After a break in 2012 due to the Summer Olympics, Arsenal confirmed the return of the Emirates Cup in May 2013. Süper Lig champions Galatasaray, Italian side Napoli and Portuguese club Porto were revealed as participants for the 2013 edition, alongside hosts Arsenal. Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said in a statement, "We are welcoming three high-quality sides to this year’s competition again and I’m sure we’ll see some great football played over the two days."
