Nwaneri Signs New Arsenal Contract As Berta Identifies Two Key Priorities

Written By Albert Echatah

Ethan Nwaneri, the youngest player to ever appear in the Premier League, has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.

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The deal secures his future with the club until the summer of 2030, extending his previous contract which was set to expire in 2026.

Arsenal announced on Friday that they’ve confirmed a new contract with 18-year-old Ethan Nwaneri. This news comes a few weeks after initial reports that Nwaneri had agreed to the deal with Mikel Arteta’s team.

In an interview with arsenal.com, Nwaneri shared his thoughts on the new contract: “It means everything to me, I’m so happy to have got it done. This is where I feel at home, and where I’m going to develop the best. I’m ready.

“I’m very excited. I see this as my first real season, and part of a proper squad in the changing room. I’m so excited for what I can bring to the team and how I can help the team.”

It has been almost three years since Ethan Nwaneri made history as the Premier League’s youngest-ever player. He debuted for Arsenal at just 15 years and 181 days old in a September 2022 match against Brentford.

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After two seasons with the youth team, Nwaneri had a breakout 2024-25 season, scoring nine goals and filling in effectively for the injured Bukayo Saka.

At just 17, Nwaneri joined a prestigious list alongside Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen as the only players to score three Premier League goals before turning 18. He also impressed in a central attacking role during Arsenal’s pre-season tour.

Looking ahead, the England Under-21 international is expected to compete with Martin Odegaard for a spot in the starting lineup and is open to playing in other positions, including up front or on the left wing.

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