Arsenal's rising star Ethan Nwaneri, who made headlines as the club's youngest ever Premier League player at just 15 years old, is reportedly close to securing a new deal with the Gunners.
The teenage prodigy, now 16, has been turning heads in Arsenal's academy and is seen as one of the most exciting talents in English football. Manager Mikel Arteta handed Nwaneri his historic debut in September 2022 during a match against Brentford, making him the youngest player in Premier League history at 15 years and 181 days.
Arteta's faith in youth
Mikel Arteta has shown no hesitation in promoting young talent, with Nwaneri being the latest in a line of academy graduates to feature under the Spanish manager. "When you have special talent, age doesn't matter," Arteta said after Nwaneri's record-breaking debut.
What makes Nwaneri special?
Scouts have raved about Nwaneri's technical ability, vision and composure on the ball - qualities that are rare in players so young. The attacking midfielder has continued to impress for Arsenal's youth teams since his historic first-team appearance.
The next big thing?
While still extremely young, Nwaneri's potential has drawn comparisons to some of Arsenal's greatest academy products. The club are keen to secure his long-term future amid interest from other top European clubs.
With Arsenal's commitment to youth development under Arteta, fans will be hoping to see more of Nwaneri in the first team in coming seasons as he continues his remarkable development.
