Arsenal fans are having questions about the future of Ethan Nwaneri. He is one of the brightest young prospects of the London club. Fabrizio Romano has shared news about the future decision of Ethan Nwaneri.
How did Ethan Nwaneri came into spotlight?
Ethan Nwaneri belongs from Arsenal’s academy and rose to higher ranks. He had played for the Gunners’ junior teams like U-18 and U-21. Nwaneri is currently 19-years-old and plays normally as an attacking midfielder.
The young Gunner is presently playing at Olympique de Marseille on loan from the Premier League club. He is doing well at his new club. Nwaneri entered the Premier League stage at a very young age. In September 2022, he made his debut against Brentford. He was 15 years old at that time and his name was on the headlines. He was substituted in the final minutes of the game.
In 2024, he earned his first professional football contract when he turned 17. The youngster has performed on certain occasions and had proved his first team selection.
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What news did Fabrizio Romano share with us about Arsenal kid’s future?
According to reports, journalist Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on his YouTube channel. Fabrizio has claimed that Arsenal has not made the last decision about the future of Ethan Nwaneri yet. The London club has neither informed the player nor his agent anything. It feels like they have not come to a conclusion yet. They have no idea whether they want to keep him or sell him. When this season shuts down, Nwaneri will sit and decide on his future.
Last week, it was reported that the Gunners were prepared to allow the transfer of Ethan Nwaneri. Additionally there were also ready to sell their another academy graduate, Myles Lewis-Skelly. Romano has also reported that Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund were also monitoring the situation. He also informed that last year, Dortmund were interested in Nwaneri. They were trying find out a way for a permanent transfer.
At that time, the London club were trying to give him a contract and convince him to stay at Emirates. Finally, he signed the contract at Arsenal. But Dortmund can again approach for Ethan this summer as they have shortlisted him. Apart from these two clubs, several other European clubs are there who are alert.
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Should Ethan Nwaneri stay at Arsenal?
Ethan Nwaneri and left back Myles Lewis-Skelly got into the senior team at a very young age. They were not mere young debutants. The duo after a certain time, cemented their position in the team. Surprisingly, they were selected by Mikel Arteta in the main team for big matches a lot of times. They have recorded a number of senior team appearances already at such a young age.
But now, the scenario has changed a lot. For some causes, Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly have fallen down in the pecking order. The young left back has been replaced by the new signings. Ricardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie are the preferred first team choices. On the other hand, Ethan Nwaneri and the club decided that a loan move is the best solution for his career.
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Currently, it feels like Ethan deserves more chances once he returns to England. The 19-year-old can play at several positions. His versatility can give him the entry into the first team again. He can play as an attacking midfielder and a winger. Martin Odegaard’s form is not that good. The midfielder has suffered with fitness issues.
Starboy Bukayo Saka has been out of his best form. Nwaneri can be a good replacement for them and has the potential to be an upgrade. Due to profit and sustainability rules, Arsenal may sell their academy graduates for pure profits. But a major section of fans may get disappointed by such decision.
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Subhabrata Pal
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