Arsenal have pulled off another summer coup by managing to tie down wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri to a new deal.
The 16-year-old, who made his first-team Arsenal debut at 15 last September against Brentford, had been drawing plenty of attention from the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea.
As of June 30, Nwaneri’s schoolboy registration was set to expire, with other clubs keen to pounce upon the promising youngster.
However, the Athletic’s David Ornstein has now confirmed that Nwaneri has committed his immediate future to the Gunners, by signing scholarship forms with Arsenal.
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Additionally, Nwaneri has agreed to a professional deal when he turns 17 next March. Despite the strong interest from the Premier League champions and Chelsea, it has also been confirmed that the teenage sensation had no intention of leaving north London.
This week has seen Arsenal make a number of significant advances in the transfer market. On Wednesday, it was revealed Man City had pulled out of the race to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, leaving Arsenal in pole position for the England international’s signature.
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Then, later that evening, the club announced the arrival of German international Kai Havertz in a £65million deal with Chelsea. The Gunners are also said to be keen on signing Dutch defender Jurrien Timber too from Ajax.
And it’s safe to say the recent off-field news coming out of north London has Arsenal fans across the country excited for the upcoming season, with plenty of supporters delighted at the news the club had retained Nwaneri.
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One fan wrote: “WE ARE COOKING.” Another added: “Ethan Nwaneri is the next star boy.”
A third said: “Arsenal are seriously going for the title.” A fourth commented: “Arsenal just keeps on winning.”