# Reiss Nelson leaves Arsenal to rejoin Feyenoord > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/reiss-nelson-transfer-speculation > Updated: 2026-09-02T09:50:00.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 6. On August 27, 2026, Arsenal announced that winger Reiss Nelson had departed the club following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract with immediate effect. This decision makes the 26-year-old a free agent, ending an 18-year association with the club that began in the Hale End academy. Nelson made 90 first-team appearances for the Gunners, recording eight goals and nine assists. His tenure included winning the 2020 FA Cup and two FA Community Shield titles. Despite his history with the club, he struggled to secure a regular starting role under manager Mikel Arteta, particularly following loan spells at Hoffenheim, Feyenoord, Fulham, and Brentford. While Arsenal had previously engaged in discussions with West Ham United regarding a potential transfer fee, the contract termination allows the club to remove his wages from the books. On September 2, 2026, Nelson completed his return to Feyenoord as a free agent. The winger has signed a contract that runs through the end of the 2026-2027 season. He is expected to bolster the squad under manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst as the club competes in the Eredivisie and the Champions League. This move marks a reunion for Nelson, who previously played a key role in Feyenoord’s run to the UEFA Europa Conference League final during a loan spell in the 2021-22 season. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Reiss Nelson rejoins Feyenoord as a free agent after Arsenal exit Former Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson has rejoined Feyenoord on a free transfer, signing a contract through the 2026-2027 season after a successful previous loan spell with the Dutch club. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reiss-nelson-arrives-in-rotterdam-to-join-feyenoord ### 2026-08-27: Reiss Nelson leaves Arsenal after contract termination Arsenal has agreed to terminate Reiss Nelson's contract by mutual consent, making the 26-year-old winger a free agent after 18 years with the club. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reiss-nelson-and-arsenal-agree-to-mutual-contract-termination ### 2026-08-24: West Ham evaluates Reiss Nelson deal and Edvin Austbø interest West Ham United is considering a permanent move for Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson while also weighing interest in young Viking FK winger Edvin Austbø. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-ham-evaluates-reiss-nelson-deal-and-edvin-austb-interest ### 2026-08-13: Reiss Nelson attracts transfer interest from Marseille and West Ham Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson is attracting interest from Olympique de Marseille and West Ham United as the Gunners look to decide his future. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reiss-nelson-attracts-transfer-interest-from-marseille-and-west-ham ### 2026-07-30: West Ham United eye Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson for Championship promotion push West Ham United are targeting Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson, who has a year left on his contract and wants regular play, as the club pushes for promotion back to the Premier League. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-ham-united-eye-arsenal-winger-reiss-nelson-for-championship-promotion-push ### 2026-07-21: Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson linked with Valencia and Benfica Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson is linked with Valencia and Benfica as his contract nears expiry, amid interest from other European clubs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-winger-reiss-nelson-linked-with-valencia-and-benfica --- Cite as: Reiss Nelson leaves Arsenal to rejoin Feyenoord. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/reiss-nelson-transfer-speculation