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Confirmed: Josiah King signs first professional contract with Arsenal

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Right-back Josiah King has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, as reported by the club’s official website.

King signed the deal after turning 17 this week.

An England U17 international, he has made eleven appearances for Arsenal at youth level this season across various age groups.

King made his Premier League 2 debut as a substitute against Southampton in November and has also featured in the EFL Trophy as well as the UEFA Youth League.

He becomes the second member of Arsenal’s current first year scholars to progress to professional terms, following on from Brando Bailey-Joseph.

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