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Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals reason for Arsenal squad number switch as he makes the 'very special' change to match his Ukraine national team shirt

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Oleksandr Zinchenko has revealed he will wear the number 17 shirt for the 2024-2025 season after switching from the number 35.

The 27-year-old has taken the number that was previously worn by Cedric Soares - who left Arsenal at the end of last season after four years at the club.

Zinchenko revealed how the number 17 had sentimental value before explaining how the club supported his decision to change shirts in a recent interview.

The Ukrainian defender made it clear that fans who had already bought the 2024-2025 kit with his previous number would be allowed exchange their shirt for a new one.