Arsenal has officially signed Ethan Nwaneri to a new five-year contract, extending his stay at the Emirates Stadium until 2030. This move comes after months of speculation surrounding his future, with top clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Borussia Dortmund reportedly interested in signing him. Nwaneri’s contract is worth approximately £60,000 per week, solidifying his position as one of the Premier League’s highest-paid teenagers. Nwaneri joined Arsenal’s academy at eight years old and rapidly rose through the ranks. He made his professional debut at 15 years and 181 days old, becoming the youngest player in English top-flight history. Since then, he has made 37 appearances for Arsenal, scoring nine goals. The talented attacking midfielder expressed his excitement about the new contract, stating, “Signing this contract means everything to me. I see this as my first real season in men’s senior football, as part of a proper 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.”
This signing reflects Arsenal’s commitment to building their future around homegrown talent, following similar long-term extensions for fellow academy graduates like Myles Lewis-Skelly. With his future now secured, Nwaneri will look to build on his breakout campaign and cement himself as one of Arsenal’s central figures in the seasons to come.
