Arsenal academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly has agreed a new long-term contract with the North London club, with an official announcement confirming the update expected soon, according to journalist Charles Watts.
The England international was a major success story with the Gunners last season following his breakthrough campaign, and he attracted Real Madrid to himself following some incredible performances in the Premier League and Champions League.
Lewis-Skelly is primarily a midfielder but he featured at left-back, making 39 first-team appearances last term, and Madrid were keeping tabs on his contract situation.
EXCLUSIVE: Myles Lewis-Skelly agrees new Arsenal contract.
Huge boost to Arsenal and Mikel Arteta.
Full story 👇https://t.co/j5XORDgCDd
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) June 18, 2025
The 18-year-old was about to enter into the final year of his current contract but will now remain with Arsenal for the foreseeable future is a much-needed boost for manager Mikel Arteta.
Lewis-Skelly follows Gabriel Magalhaes in signing a new deal with the Gunners, and talks are also ongoing with the likes of Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard over new contracts.
The new deal will see a substantial increase to his current salary and make him one of the best-paid young players in the world, according to The Athletic.