Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand is a midfielder for Arsenal. In an expected departure, the club released him at the end of last season. However, he expected to get his signature on the SC Heerenveen contract paper after a successful trial. However, he has not been able to make personal agreements with the Dutch club.
The north London club confirmed their retained and released academy players in the summer of 2025. The list revealed an expected departure of Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand, who was forced to leave the club. The 22-year-old midfielder spent five years with the Gunners but would still play for the senior team.
His release was under the influence of team registration rules. After coming out of the U21 category, he needed a valuable senior team. A position that the club believes would likely be better if the vacancy went to a new signing or an established first-team player.
Trial period ends without contract
Oulad M’Hand later joined SC Heerenveen and played in the Eredivisie after his release in the autumn of 2025. Nevertheless, the trial period ended without a contract offer, although the first impression was good.
Robin Veldman, the club’s manager, was not offered to hire the free midfielder for two main reasons. He never thought Oulad M’Hand would be fit to play in the first team. Furthermore, he didn’t want his signing to derail the trajectory of development for other players on the team, such as Isaiah Ahmed and Nolhan Courtens.
What’s next for the midfielder?
As a free agent, Oulad M’Hand is not limited by transfer window deadlines. Moreover, he can sign for a club at any time. His immediate future remains uncertain. However, it is only a matter of time before a new opportunity presents itself in the months leading up to the January term.
As stated on GoonerNews.com
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