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According to journalist David Ornstein, one of Arsenal’s academy talents, Ethan Nwaniri has committed his long-term future to the club. The youngster was the subject of interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.
Ornstein reports that Nwaniri has agreed to a scholarship contract and a new professional captain when he turns 17. chirp:
Ethan Nwanyere committed to Arsenal’s future by signing scholarship terms + agreeing to a professional deal upon turning 17. Huge interest from other clubs but the 16 year old never wanted to leave – #AFC fan for life and born/born Islington. Push Great for Arsenal.”
Ethan Nwaniri has committed to Arsenal’s future by signing scholarship terms + agreeing to a professional deal upon turning 17. Huge interest from other clubs but the 16-year-old never wanted to leave – for life The youngster made Premier League history when he appeared as a substitute against Brentford in September 2022. Arsenal won the match 3-0. Nwanyere was 15 years and 181 days old at the time, becoming the youngest player to play in the Premier League.
Kai Havertz explains his decision to acquire the number 29 shirt at Arsenal
The Gunners have recently secured the signing of Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £65m. Havertz arrived as a UEFA Champions League winner with the Blues and has extensive experience in English football as well.
The German will wear the number 29 shirt during the 2023-24 season. He was asked about his choice of shirt number by the Gunners media in his first interview with the club. Havertz replied (via the Gunners website):
“I’ve had it now for many years. I picked it up when I became a pro in Germany, and since then, it’s always been my luck. When I went pro, I took it because it has some history with my brother.
“We always used to take it when we played some video games together. I think it’s the perfect number!”
Havertz made 139 appearances for the Blues, scoring 32 goals and providing 15 assists. He often underperformed when used as a forward. It remains to be seen if he will find form in a deeper role under Mikel Arteta.
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