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Blackburn Rovers add Arsenal youngster Kamara to U21 squad after positive trial

Rovers have added Osman Kamara to their Under-21 squad (Image: Blackburn Rovers)

Rovers have added Osman Kamara to their Under-21 squad (Image: Blackburn Rovers)

Rovers have added Arsenal youngster Osman Kamara to their Under-21 squad following a successful trial period.

The 19-year-old winger has penned a contract at Ewood Park running to June 2028, with the option of a further 12 months.

He joined on trial earlier this month and scored on his debut in the 5-0 win against Birmingham in Premier League 2 last week.

Kamara was one of Arsenal’s longest-serving Academy players, having been in the Gunners’ youth ranks for over a decade.

He reached double figures for goals during the 2023/24 campaign. His progress was hampered by injuries last term, although he did get on the scoresheet against Inter Milan in the UEFA Youth League.

Kamara had featured regularly for Arsenal’s Under-21s over the past few months and scored in the Vertu Trophy tie against Exeter City. He also represented Sierra Leone at the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations last year.

The youngster now links up with Gregory Vignal’s squad to continue his development in East Lancashire.

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