Ethan Nwaneri nears new Arsenal deal, eyes bigger role

Ethan Nwaneri nears new Arsenal deal, eyes bigger role

Arsenal are finalizing contract talks with wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri as they aim to secure the young attacker's long-term future.

According to The Athletic, the Gunners are in the final stages of negotiating a new contract with the Anglo-Nigerian, who is ready to commit his long-term future to the club.0

Having previously played on the right wing during Bukayo Saka’s injury absence, Nwaneri is now expected to take on a more central role, providing competition to club captain Martin Odegaard, whose form dipped last season due to injuries.

The England youth international had a breakout season under Mikel Arteta in 2024-25, scoring nine goals and providing two assists.0

In 2022, he made history becoming the youngest player ever to appear in a Premier League match, debuting against Brentford at just 15 years and 181 days old.