The documents are ready for Myles Lewis-Skelly to sign his new contract with Arsenal, following reports of an agreement between player and club earlier this week.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal takes a throw in during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 08, 2025. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Charles Watts broke the news earlier this week that Myles Lewis-Skelly had agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, days before entering the final year of his current deal in north London.
Watts wrote that Lewis-Skelly was always keen to stay, and sporting director Andrea Berta eventually got the deal over the line.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa FC at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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David Ornstein confirmed for The Athletic that Lewis-Skelly was close to signing a new contract to make him one of the world’s best-paid young players, and he added that Mikel Arteta was also vital to the renewal.
Arteta’s strong relationship with Lewis-Skelly was reportedly crucial in talks with the player’s mother and representatives, Marcia Lewis.
Fabrizio Romano now reports that the deal is ready to sign, with all the documents prepared. It’s just a matter of putting pen to paper and then making the new contract official.
Watts had written in his initial piece that the official announcement was expected shortly, so it shouldn’t be too long now.
LONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 training and press conference at Sobha Realty Training Centre on January 28, 2025 in London Colney, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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Lewis-Skelly made 39 appearances for the Arsenal first team in 2024/25, despite starting the season in the u21s.
It seems almost unbelievable that the 18-year-old began the campaign by starting Premier League 2 fixtures against Manchester United and Wolves in August, not even making the bench for the senior side.
Yet by May, the teenager was an undisputed starter for Arteta’s side, and he’s now got a new contract lined up to reflect his importance in the squad.
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