Ethan Nwaneri signs new Arsenal deal: 18-year-old midfielder signs new long-term deal ahead of 'first season in senior football'

Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new long-term contract with boyhood club Arsenal. “It means everything to me to sign this deal,” said the England Under-21 international, who turned 18 in March. Nwaneri remains the youngest player in Premier League history, having made his debut for the Gunners aged 15 years and 181 days in 2022.

Pictured: Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.

Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.

According to Sky Sports News, the 18-year-old has signed a five-year deal.

England U21 international Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history when he made his debut for the Gunners in 2022.

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During this time, he made 39 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions, including 16 starts.

Image: Ethan Nwaneri's heat map and Arsenal's Premier League stats last season

“This signing means everything to me,” he said on the club's website. “I consider this my first real season in men's football, as a team player in the dressing room.”

“I am very happy that I can contribute to the team, I want to help us win as often as possible and make the club happy and glorious. I feel at home here.”

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Next Nwaneri? Douman impresses again.

Sam Blitz from Sky Sports:

In Arsenal's friendly against Villarreal on Wednesday, 15-year-old Max Douman once again confirmed his status as one of the most talented teenagers in the game.

As he had against Newcastle in Singapore, the youngster came off the bench and showed the fearlessness of a player twice his age. As he had against Newcastle, he again produced a superb solo run that caught the attention of the Villarreal defenders, who were forced to bring him down for a penalty.

Douman's hard work is demonstrated by the fact that in the game against Villarreal he attempted four times as many dribbles as Bukayo Saka, but used only a third of the time.

“He certainly continues to impress. His impact on the game, the efficiency with which he operates in every attack, is incredible,” said Mikel Arteta.

“Again, he deserves a chance and if he keeps going like this, we'll see what happens.”