Another thought... she's 27, leagues all time scorer.. arguably the best still to come. Arsenal actually NEED her if they want to get back to actual winning ways next season x

i cant believe how much this has upset me today.

Heartbreaking as an Arsenal fan💔 Gutted for her and think it’s a MASSIVE mistake by Arsenal letting her go like this, such a massive loss!!! 🐐Wherever she goes are so Lucky! And she will smash it! 🐐

Bunny, Viv, Roord, Hemp, Fowler, Park.....I look at the opposition defence and say goodluck. This attacking line will a menace

I became passionate about WOSO because of Miedema. Arsenal became my team because of her, in the very beginning of my soccer journey. Devastated. Horrible way to treat a player of her quality and class. Big 💔 from Canada

When you need a goal, Viv comes through. She is clinical in front of goal and that’s what Arsenal has been lacking. Love you Arsenal but poor decision by the club. She was pushed out by the club. 😢

Jonas is a fickle and narrow sighted manager. He really makes some questionable decisions. He will not play Viv and she deserves that opportunity. I wish her the best of luck. She is class act and an absolute game changer. Whoever gets her is lucky.

There’s only one member of the Arsenal team that should be leaving and it certainly isn’t a female.

I’m not even an Arsenal fan and I’m sad about her leaving. IMO the best player the WSL has ever seen, she has been the face of Arsenal Women for so long, it’s gonna be so weird seeing her play for someone else.

I wonder how this is going to affect Beth on and off the field

I am just gutted by this news. Viv was the reason I started following the Women’s Super League [I live in Scotland]. I actually feel sick about this. 😢 I wish her all the best - wherever she goes, but what a loss to Arsenal. She’ll always be my No.1 favourite, not just because of her brilliance as a player, but she just seems like such a down to earth person, too.

She wasn’t offered a new contract. Absolutely no loyalty from Arsenal. She should have gone to Barca 2 years ago and won CL but stayed. I think she’ll stay in England for obvious reasons but I hope she returns to her GOAT ways and absolutely destroys Arsenal and Jonas!

No matter how much we disagree with Emma hayes she remains a respected coach for her players She make sure to give Fran and Marian the farewell they deserve even with Sam kerr who has the same injury and Chelsea has 3 other strikers and they did not abandon her that's the big difference also in the Club's vision

Talking about the Everton game and being there in person it’s surprised me how it hasn’t come to people’s attention on the conflict that happened at the game with the substitution. Jonas was putting her on last minute then it looked like the 4th official said it’s basically time up so jonas told viv to go sit back down and with vivs reaction she swung her arm away from him as if “go away” which resulted in her going straight down the tunnel without speaking with the team and Beth running after her saying to the fans “ I need to go check on vivi” and then suddenly has another problem and not playing next games. I think that was the final straw/ moment the fans at the game realised that viv was actually going. Don’t understand how it hasn’t came to light on social media surely the fans saw it coming no? 💔

Noone speak to me. Devastated is not even close 💔 if Arsenal didn't even sit down and move heaven and earth to sign Viv they are seriously going to regret this. The club should have given her whatever she wanted to keep her can't compete with the talent 172 apps 125 goals 50 assists generational talent shown the door without looking back. She deserves better. The league needs her. The last part "for now" broke me. Hopefully, she may return in some capacity. Whoever gets her has gained a world-class talent but an even better human. Forever our no11 🐐❤

Here for a blether.. insane news... let's get to the bottom of this together x

so sad to see miedema go💔

Arsenal should be ashamed of themselves. They're just letting her go, she has given her ACL and subsequent comeback injuries to the Arse - they don't deserve her and it looks like they don't actually care about player welfare. Absolute disgrace. I hope she has an absolutely staggering career now. Question is now, how long til Beth goes?

Mad mad move by Arsenal, a fully fit Viv is the 1st name on any team sheet anywhere 🐐I’m sure by the start of 24/25 season she’s rearing to go. She’ll have the pick of clubs.Seriously a strange move from Arsenal.

Jonas has never respected her talent. She deserves so much better. As much as man city are the favourites to keep her... My dream is that she joins Fran and Maren to make Palace a force to be reckoned with on their start to the wsl. X

Substituting someone on in such late minutes is no representation of Viv, the stats speak. I know injury is a huge factor, but we see the likes of Beth and Leah comeback and have played consistent minutes. And to say she doesn't fit in the current team sounds like a lack of bother and thought...most clubs would take a player, as talented and as goal-scoring as Viv, and build the team around her...start a fresh. A massive part of Arsenal, as a family, has been lost today. But the memories and the talent will always remain. THE GOAT.

When the word gets out that this is how Arsenal treat their players, new star prospects will look elsewhere. This will impact team morale and trust, and in the long run will negatively impact their future success. What a regressive move.

Vivienne was a star for Arsenal.Does the manager realise he is letting a legend leave this great team?We have no one to replace her,only Russo is the only player to replace her.Shame on the Arsenal WSL management.

You can tell the team are hurting over this one, surely management won’t last long know that they’ve lost the team👀

As an Arsenal fan, I’m absolutely disgusted. She deserves better- there is absolutely no way we will benefit from this. I would be okay if this was HER decision and she needed a change, but the fact that it looks like arsenals doing is absolutely disgusting

Poor Sheb’s the news has sent her to the wine 🍷 and “you have to be careful what you say” it’s a good job there’s no Rue this eve then 🤭

Been waiting for you view love it ❤

I wonder if Liverpool has the potential to make it to the top 3 next season. It seems like if they can secure the necessary funds and sign her, it could make a significant impact and possibly make them a strong contender. It's disappointing that she has left, but I hope she finds success, even if it's not with Arsenal.

great video shebs. you worded it exactly how we’re all thinking!

Great show, Shebahn! I completely agree that Arsenal have clearly shit the bed here. That said, I do hope that City embrace her; she will be loved and valued there. Cheers!

That manager is no good if he can not adjust his style of play, it’s not like the one he is using is working.

Shebang, your Passion, Courage and Tenacity is commendable. Keep fighting for all Women in sport. Im an old Matilda and can assure you, we certainly didn't have an easy time. Today the coaches are pushing too hard in training to get players to their peak, and then they keep pushing till we break. Then we are thrown away like rubbish. My heart breaks every time I see an injury, an I guarantee they mostly happen at training. Good luck Vivianne and all players. ⚽️🇦🇺👍🏳️‍🌈

She's been a great player for Heerenveen and Bayern Munich and Arsenal and she's still in her mid-to-late twenties - time for her yet to become one of the Manchester City greats.

we gave Jonas new contract and let viv go , im so upset with the state of the this club .

For me Viv left Arsenal mentally two years ago. Thank you Viv best wishes.

Be interested to know which came first, this decision or Viv's return from her ACL not being smooth.

I'm calling it here.... she's going to join Jen Beattie at Bay FC!!

best wishes to viv great player Dont know arsenal are letting her go

I hope that Viv goes to Mancity Personally I think it will be better for her recovery, no longer feeling pressure and New people around her . Of course our Jill with whom viv has played so many matches the two understand each other. Fara Williams be it so beautful Vivianne needs a team around her. And Fara is right. Just look in the past with Danielle, Dominique, Jill,Lisa ,Sari, they sense viv and know what viv wants . I think similar players can be found ar mancity . Personally, I don't think it's a shame at all that Viv leaving arsenal. Maybe I would have thought differently if arsenal had a different coach. The beste player in the Netherlands Vivianne Miedema, make the best choise for yourself 🫶🙌

Hello Shebahn. I have not been surprised. I have been commenting that Arsenal were starting to look like star studded Leeds United men's team in the mid to late 1970s, including the fan comments. I think Manchester City have shown more interest in bringing through young players they got in January so far. I would not be surprised to see a US club trying to sign her. Have you watched the U17 women's Euros. The stars have got serious competition coming from the kids, to misquote another Alan.

It’s sad but I also think is good for her. Out of here comfort zone, new people, new space…. She will be always a gunner ❤

Such a contrast to Chelsea and their commitment to Macario and her injury/recovery. It is an incredibly poor reflection on arsenal and how they look after their players. I hope Viv goes on to shine at a club who values her.

Instead of letting miedema go we sh'd hv let Jonas Eidevall go instead for failing to get the best out of her!

Thanks

Pure stubbornness and incompetence from Jonas and the Arsenal board. Jonas is out of his depth, his man management is poor. He doesn't know how to fit an WSL and Arsenal great in Miedema back in the side. He signs Kyra Cooney-Cross but doesn't play her. Its a joke, Viv rejected offers from Barcelona the best team in Europe to stay and play and fight for Arsenal over the years. For Arsenal to not offer her a contract when she hasn't had the best of times due to the injury which happens its football, injuries occur.. its honestly a disgrace to see. I hope Jonas and Clare Wheatley both go ASAP. Conti Cup isn't enough for a club like Arsenal ! We have now strengthened our rivals in Manchester City. Dumb move... as from Jonas' mouth we want to compete and win major trophies. In order to win major trophies you need players like Viv in the team! Lastly you can see from Viv's emotional and heartfelt leaving message she did not want to go. The players posts also show it too how gutted and sad they are. If Viv wanted to leave she would have stated it in her statement like Rafa did. She didn't. This is a bad bad day for Arsenal & Arsenal fans. #JonasOut To Viv: As Wally said.. Go Shine. Everyone knows your level. You are world class. Go to a team where the coach appreciates you and has you motivated and wants the best for you. Jonas didn't.

It should have been Jonas

It is sad to see Viv go. This will be a move that Arsenall will regret. In the end it is apparent that the club, and more importantly, the manager haven't shown her the respect she has earned. This might sound crazy, but i feel like Liverpool could possibly get her. Matt Beard is a solid manager and there are solid players there. She would start and get a lot of minutes. Plus she is a fan of the men's team from what i read. Crazy opinion, but you never know. It could happen....

Let's start asking what we can do to get her back.

I feel honestly heartbroken that we've let her go. I have no words

Can only think that all the "over playing" got her injured in the first place and Arsenal didn't think they got the return on the contract extension so now she has taken longer to recover they have moved on without her. She deserved better and wherever she goes next she will be valued. If thats in the Wsl, when she meets Arsenal, I hope she scores a banger or 3 against them.

Football is totally ruthless. Probably be good for viv long term she is going to be so driven now.

im an arsenal fan and shes one of my favourite players, im devastated and i don't get why they would do this :( it makes no sense

According to rumors, They are now trying to sign Barcelona's Mariona Caldentey whose contact expires at the end of the season.

Cant imagine team morale is too good at the moment.. no wonder results have been inconsistent with this going on. Must be unsettling

Shebahn we need yours and Rue reaction of the recent video of Jonas shoving Viv. Seems like everything went done hill from there.

If anyone has noticed dat in any of the statements she made der s nothing about the manager in any of them

The news in the Netherlands is Arsenal hold talks whit Chelsea star Fran Kirby Barcelona star Mariona Caldentey as Gunner

Heartbreak 💔

Summer transfer window is going to be interesting, the ones to watch for me are Viv, Mearps, Clinton and Bronze.

Knee injuries are the worst kind of injuries, and she's been injured more or less continuously since December 22. There's a good chance she'll never be as good as she once was again. She might though, so it's a gamble, but I do understand why they don't renew it, given her long term serious injury. It wouldn't surprise me if this, in retrospect, will turn out to be a wise decision.

Actually cannot get over this! Why on earth would Arsenal let her go?! She’s more than welcome at United

I think it will be like Jen when she went from arsenal to city and back to arsenal

It's the next day after the bombshell, and my heart is still broken into a 1000 pieces 💔

Shebahn you know already that she’s going to City. We could hear you whisper it in the last pod

Replaced by Mariona start of June

So the manager got his wish and didn’t offer her a new contract. Is Mead going next? Emma is leaving a strong team and he is wrecking Arsenal.

I really don't understand it. I'm gutted and very miffed. My main club Cambridge let the best goalie we've ever had go, Dimitar Mitov. Sometimes these things just don't make sense.

Gutted. She is the reason I become interested in women's football after watching some highlights of her absolutely demolishing some poor team long time ago.

Absolutely gutted!! 💔

can see her in liverpool her body has been under duress since hurting her left hip.

Viv is heading to City apparently and I’m very surprised to hear that Arsenal were initially in talks with Fran Kirby. 🤷🏻‍♂️#sillyseason

I think it was a joint decision if she leaves England. If she switches to another WSL club it was definitely another story.

viv leaving could be a huge mistake, but theirs a rumor that Arsenal is going for one of the barcelona players to replace her so it wouldn't be that big of a loss.

We are going to regret it!

What about Chelsea? Keeps her in London, so still able to live with Beth and Myle! It makes sense, but I know how hard that will hit us gooners. Good luck to her!

A sad Gooner here 😢❤️⚽️🤍

Still waiting on last weeks 'big secret'

Like Chelsea and Fran Kirby, this must hurt the heart of Arsenal Fans 😥

While its sad..its not a surprise. Whats fascinating is that everyone is blaming the club..when Viv made it clear b4 signing her last contract that she didnt intend to stay. Also her not playing is due to injury and several setbacks.. shes had 3 knee surgeries..thats why she isnt playing. And when she did play after acl she didnt look good at all. You have to remember she has other struggles in her life/mentally and has for years.. 2nd to that the game has changed ALOT just in the time that shes been gone.. and even more since her peak years. Her style does not fit the current team..they tried changing her position but i dont know how she felt about that. and yeah they could change style of team but with the players they have just signed they wont. Too much money invested in Russo etc.

Imagine she would sign for Chelsea, that would be some kick to Arsenal

How is it acceptable for a manager to push a player and why are journalists not shouting about 🧐🧐🧐

I can see her at man united 👌

Noooooooooooooo 🎶 🎶...❤😱❤...🙏🏼

She must feel so discarded and disrespected. If I was an arsenal player I'd be worried about getting a long term injury as there seems to be a lack of support after. She's barely had time to recover. It's like if you arnt back to your best straight away and your contracts up.. you are out.

This is unfair because you know where she's moving to and told Ruesha . And the fans have to wait until june

I wasn't shocked I think she has been treated badly 😢just seen tje clip of her waiting to come on and Jonas pushed her away she looked fuming. Think she was too honest with him he seems to make ridiculous decisions it's a joke. Not an Arsenal fan but I know football bad move !!!!! She can come to Chelsea if she fancies that 😅

Will this be the tipping point? This is from Wikipaedia about Arsenal Administrator Clare Wheatley. "In 2020, Arsenal Women were fined £50,000 for discrimination after it was found by a Football Association tribunal that Wheatley had fired a youth coach who had been diagnosed with autism.[8]" They have been criticised for their lack of diversity due to a total absence of ethnic minorities. Hope they get a thumping in Melbourne, then maybe there will be a clanging reality check about the management. All sympathy for the players.

If she was in her 30s i could understand letting her go based on the last 18 months but she is still in her 20s with a proven record. This decision on the face of it is madness but is there something we dont know......

Big mistake by Arsenal. Interesting to know wether it was a mutual decision or not

gutted about this. I love Russo as you do @shebahn but let's face it Viv is world class and the best finisher they have. please not City, I can see her scoring hat-tricks against Arsenal as City win their fifth WSL in a row, just like the men's team. I can handle her going to Barça, in fact I'd welcome it as that's my local team and I'd love to see her play in that team. Or even Lyon. But please not City! she deserves better than to be discarded by Arsenal, I agree it's a sad day

Smashed it at the hydro the other night Shebahn. Hail Hail

Get rid of the manager at Arsenal…. And the one at Man Utd too….they are both below par… all of the players deserve better…not these two big heads who think they themselves have ‘won’ the silverware…Arsenal fans , in particular will be ‘livid’….and maybe other players may want to leave???…Hope Viv doesn’t get tempted to go to France or Spain ….This is her home away from home…She’s even got a Scottish accent… for goodness sake!!!!

After how they treated mana, I really didn’t like how the club treat legendary players😡😡😡😡 they got the wrong person!!! It’s time for jonas to leave instead of viv!!!! Disrespectful decision!!!!! Huge huge mistake 😤😤😤😤😤😤

I can see her stay in WSL. I hope to God she comes to United, but I think she’ll go to city.

Every journey must come to an end, disappointed Viv is leaving but realistically she wasn't the player two seasons ago, injuries of course. Again it wasn't a surprise. Goodluck to her and we move on. COYG❤

United will be in for Viv

JE is a fool. He will oversee Arsenal’s continued downfall. Fire him now!

I had to have a crate of beer to process this disaster 😢

Jonas is the weak link at Arsenal, a side with that much talent should be winning everything, the team has a togetherness like no other yet Jonas can't get the best out of them, guy is a failure. Treated Vivi badly and what will be the effect on the rest of the team now there best player has been let go. Arsenal management are nowhere.

She can come to Sweden. But we dont have the money 😂😂Sad that she is leaving Arsenal 😟 Do you know the status concerning Lina Hurtig????😟