Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is considering a move abroad following his release by Arsenal at the end of the month, according to a report.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji plays for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)
Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji made his senior debut for Arsenal in 2024/25, but he was subsequently included on a list of 20 players to be released by the Gunners at the end of June.
With Butler-Oyedeji’s contract coming to an end, he’ll be available as a free agent this summer, albeit with a training compensation payment due to Arsenal.
That’s because he spent his entire academy career with the Gunners, going back all the way to 2011.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji celebrates a goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)
Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter
Pete O’Rourke reports that Arsenal are willing to accept a sell-on clause as part of the compensation deal for signing Butler-Oyedeji, presumably foregoing some of the upfront payment.
O’Rourke writes that a number of clubs in England and abroad have made enquiries for the forward, including Belgian and Swiss sides.
Butler-Oyedeji evidently isn’t closing off any avenues at this stage, with O’Rourke confirming he’s interested in a move abroad.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji warms up with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)
Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter
Butler-Oyedeji was easily one of the Arsenal u21s’ standout players in 2024/25, scoring 11 goals and assisting six in just 17 appearances.
Those performances earned him his first-team debut, but with no obvious route to consistent minutes in north London. A summer transfer was always more likely than a contract extension.
Everyone will be hoping for Butler-Oyedeji to get a good move now, kickstarting the next stage of his career.
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