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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ethan Nwaneri commits future to Arsenal
announced that teenage forward has signed a new deal with the club. As usual, the Gunners have not elected to reveal the duration of the contract, although it has been reported to be a five-year deal for the academy product. Nwaneri made his debut at the tender age of 15 early into the 2022/23 season and has so far played a total of 39 games for the club in all competitions so far, scoring nine times. "Signing this contract means everything to me," Nwaneri said about his new deal. "I see this as my first real season in men's senior football, as part of the squad in the changing room. I'm so excited for what I can bring to the team, I want to help us win as much as possible and bring happiness and glory to the club. This is where I feel at home."
Leader Live
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Ethan Nwaneri commits to Arsenal with new five-year deal
The 18-year-old scored nine goals in 37 appearances last term during his breakthrough season with the Gunners. He then helped England Under-21s retain the European Championship title. People, places, memories. By Ethan Nwaneri. Our number 22 is here to stay ❤️ — Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 8, 2025 'It means everything to me, I'm so happy to have got it done,' Nwaneri told Arsenal's website. 'This is where I feel at home and where I'm going to develop the best. '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.' Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history in September 2022 when he came off the bench in Arsenal's 3-0 victory at Brentford at the age of 15 years and 181 days. He made another cameo appearance – in a 6-0 victory at West Ham – the following season before becoming a first-team regular last term. The academy graduate registered his first professional goals by bagging a brace in the Gunners' 5-1 Carabao Cup success against Bolton last September. He started 11 of his 26 top-flight appearances across the 2024-25 campaign, scoring four times, in addition to registering two goals in seven Champions League outings. Arsenal begin the new Premier League season on Sunday, August 17 away to Manchester United.
Rhyl Journal
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Ethan Nwaneri commits to Arsenal with new five-year deal
The 18-year-old scored nine goals in 37 appearances last term during his breakthrough season with the Gunners. He then helped England Under-21s retain the European Championship title. People, places, memories. By Ethan Nwaneri. Our number 22 is here to stay ❤️ — Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 8, 2025 'It means everything to me, I'm so happy to have got it done,' Nwaneri told Arsenal's website. 'This is where I feel at home and where I'm going to develop the best. '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.' Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history in September 2022 when he came off the bench in Arsenal's 3-0 victory at Brentford at the age of 15 years and 181 days. He made another cameo appearance – in a 6-0 victory at West Ham – the following season before becoming a first-team regular last term. The academy graduate registered his first professional goals by bagging a brace in the Gunners' 5-1 Carabao Cup success against Bolton last September. He started 11 of his 26 top-flight appearances across the 2024-25 campaign, scoring four times, in addition to registering two goals in seven Champions League outings. Arsenal begin the new Premier League season on Sunday, August 17 away to Manchester United.
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Arsenal secure the future: Ethan Nwaneri signs new contract after breakout season
Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal (Photo by) Ethan Nwaneri, the youngest player in English top-flight football history, has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal after his impressive rise through their Hale End Academy. The attacking midfielder, who joined the club at age eight, made history in 2022 when he debuted for Arsenal's first team at 15 years and 181 days old. In his first full senior campaign, Nwaneri made 37 appearances, including 16 starts, and scored nine goals. His first two goals came against Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup, followed by a spectacular long-range effort against Preston North End. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The young talent netted his first Premier League goal against Nottingham Forest in November. He later joined Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney as only the third player to score three Premier League goals before turning 18. Nwaneri continued his success by scoring his first Champions League goal at Girona. His rapid progression through youth ranks led to his England under-18 debut on his 18th birthday in May. Poll Do you believe Nwaneri will become a key player for Arsenal in the future? Yes, definitely Maybe, it depends on his development No, he won't reach that level The midfielder's achievements culminated in his selection for the England squad that won the European Under-21 Championship in June 2025. "Signing this contract means everything to me. I see this as my first real season in men's senior football, as part of the squad in the changing room. I'm so excited for what I can bring to the team. I want to help us win as much as possible and bring happiness and glory to the club. This is where I feel at home," said Nwaneri. Working with various academy coaches and colleagues, Nwaneri has shown exceptional development through Arsenal's youth system. His new contract demonstrates Arsenal's commitment to nurturing young talent from their academy. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Irish Examiner
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Ethan Nwaneri commits to Arsenal with new five-year deal
Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new five-year contract which runs until 2030. The 18-year-old scored nine goals in 37 appearances last term during his breakthrough season with the Gunners. He then helped England Under-21s retain the European Championship title. People, places, memories. By Ethan Nwaneri. Our number 22 is here to stay ❤️ — Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 8, 2025 'It means everything to me, I'm so happy to have got it done,' Nwaneri told Arsenal's website. 'This is where I feel at home and where I'm going to develop the best. '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.' Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history in September 2022 when he came off the bench in Arsenal's 3-0 victory at Brentford at the age of 15 years and 181 days. Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri became the Premier League's youngest player in 2022 (John Walton/PA) He made another cameo appearance – in a 6-0 victory at West Ham – the following season before becoming a first-team regular last term. The academy graduate registered his first professional goals by bagging a brace in the Gunners' 5-1 Carabao Cup success against Bolton last September. He started 11 of his 26 top-flight appearances across the 2024-25 campaign, scoring four times, in addition to registering two goals in seven Champions League outings. Arsenal begin the new Premier League season on Sunday, August 17 away to Manchester United.
