Arsenal are closing in on a new five-year contract for Ethan Nwaneri, according to a report, with the teenager now eligible for a fresh deal.
Isaan Khan reports for the Daily Mail that Arsenal are closing in on a new long-term contract for Ethan Nwaneri, with the proposed contract up to five years in length.
Nwaneri has had interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City in the past, and there probably aren’t many clubs worldwide who wouldn’t mind adding him to their ranks on current form.
But given he already has an important role at Arsenal, Nwaneri has every motivation to extend his contract and reap the rewards of his recent progress.
Nwaneri signed his first professional deal with Arsenal last year, very shortly after becoming eligible for one at the age of 17.
That was no surprise, as David Ornstein broke the news in the summer of 2023 that Nwaneri had agreed to a professional deal with Arsenal when signing his scholarship contract with the club. He couldn’t sign pro terms at the time, but he did so as soon as he could.
First professional deals have a limit of three seasons, including the season in which they’re signed. As a result, Nwaneri’s current contract only lasts until 2026. It’s only possible to extend that first deal once the player turns 18.
That happened this week, with Nwaneri celebrating his birthday on Friday. As a result, he’s now free to sign a new deal with Arsenal for as long as he wants.
If the reports are correct, it sounds like contract talks aren’t going to be much of an issue, and Nwaneri will be putting pen to paper before long.
The teenager has eight goals in 29 games for Arsenal this season, filling in well during Bukayo Saka’s recent injury absence.
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