Konstantino Mavropanos looks set to remain at Arsenal for the time being, after a groin injury scuppered his chances of securing a loan move away from the Emirates Stadium.
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Despite this initial promise, Mavropanos has subsequently failed to nail down a starting spot in the Gunners team, making just four appearances in all competitions during the 2018/2019 season.
This lack of playing time encouraged rumours that the defender would depart during this summer's transfer window. However, the Mirror now report that a recurrence of the groin injury that has dogged the 21-year-old's career thus far means that he will remain an Arsenal player for the foreseeable future.
Sevilla have previously been linked with a move for the towering centre-back, but more recently, a return to his homeland with AEK Athens had seemed his most likely destination.
Good news Mavropanos is set to stay at Arsenal despite AEK Athens and Panathinaikos hovering. Appears the groin injury he picked up which will keep him out for around eight weeks scuppered hopes of taking him back to Greece. An excellent prospect when fit pic.twitter.com/qHjOjDP6Zy
— Layth (@laythy29) 21 August 2019
Source : 90min