Crucially for those watching from London, Beye’s tactical preferences could provide the perfect platform for Nwaneri to rediscover his best form. Throughout his successful spell at Rennes and even during his final difficult weeks at the helm, Beye consistently favoured a back five or a three-man defensive system. This structural choice is expected to be a mainstay of his new role at Marseille, creating a specialised role for creative midfielders that aligns perfectly with Nwaneri's skill set. Operating as one of two supporting No.10s, the Arsenal youngster showed exactly why he is so highly rated when he found the net just 13 minutes into his debut against Lens.
The need for a tactical reset became evident during the club’s latest outing - a 2-2 draw with Strasbourg - where the England youth international remained an unused substitute. With no European football left on the calendar for the remainder of the season, Nwaneri will likely be delighted to see a manager arrive who is prepared to deploy a system that puts him in the most effective position possible. As Arteta noted regarding the player's development: "At the end we have to make the decisions on the moment, understanding the context there, and the best decision for the club, for Ethan, for sure it was for him to go and experience a different environment."