LONDON, ENGLAND — Arsenal have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026/27 Premier League season, with summer signings Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier among the players handed new shirt numbers.

The Gunners announced the squad list on Tuesday following a summer of significant changes to the team that won the Premier League title last season. The reshuffle comes as manager Mikel Arteta prepares his side for another demanding campaign and a fresh attempt to retain the league crown.

One of the most notable changes sees Bruno Guimaraes take the No. 26 shirt. The Brazilian midfielder has traditionally worn No. 39, a number he chose as a tribute to his father, who worked as a taxi driver in Brazil and used the same number on his vehicle.

Guimaraes’ decision to switch to No. 26 marks a new chapter following his move to Arsenal, with the club assigning the midfielder one of the available squad numbers ahead of the new campaign.

Greek forward Christos Tzolis has been allocated the No. 15 shirt, while goalkeeper Illan Meslier will wear No. 22.

Arsenal said the changes were necessary following both the arrival of new players and the departure of members of last season’s title-winning squad.

“Ahead of the 2026/27 season, we have seen some new faces arrive while other members of our title-winning squad have left for pastures new,” the club said.

“That has led to some rejigging of our squad numbers, with some left vacant while others have stepped in to add to each shirt’s history.”

The updated numbers provide the latest indication of Arsenal’s preparations for the new Premier League season as Arteta looks to maintain the club’s momentum after their title-winning campaign.

With several new faces added to the squad and experienced players moving on, attention will now turn to how the reshaped Arsenal side performs when the new Premier League campaign gets underway.

The Gunners are expected to face increased pressure to defend their title while also competing on multiple fronts, with Arteta aiming to build a squad capable of challenging for domestic and European honours.