Arsenal have announced that midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, 17, has signed his first professional contract with the club.The teenager of Nigerian origins turned 17 on March 21, and his professional deal has now been confirmed by the North London club.Nwaneri became the youngest-ever Premier League player after making his first-team debut in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Brentford in September 2022, aged 15.10 quickfire questions with recently-turned pro Ethan Nwaneri 🗣️Shot on Google Pixel 🤳 pic.twitter.com/dy1SVPQkoD— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) March 29, 2024 Arsenal’s Academy Manager Per Mertesacker said: “We are extremely proud of Ethan and his journey, from pre-academy to Hale End, then a seamless transition to Sobha Realty Training Centre and then making his first team debut.”Ethan’s journey now continues, and we will all be there alongside him to support his development. Ethan has a strong ability to master the ball and dominate possession, this is what we are all about at Arsenal Football Club.”He is someone that will thrive on and off the pitch, he is a strong young gunner and we look forward to working with him during his ongoing development in the years to come.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7992941##Ethan Nwaneri❤ pic.twitter.com/hgWGM9TEfI— UpYourArsenal🔴⚪🔴⚪♥️ (@UPYOURARSENAL04) March 29, 2024 Nwaneri, who joined the club in May 2015, has progressed through the academy, establishing himself as one of Arsenal’s most promising youth prospects.He was born in 2007 and made his debut at the age of 15 and 181 days, overtaking Harvey Elliott’s previous record of 16 years and 30 days.He also featured off the bench during the Gunners’ 6-0 Premier League victory over West Ham United in February 2024.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 30 Saturday 15.30: (1.95) Newcastle (3.80) West Ham (4.10)18.00: (2.20) Bournemouth (3.50) Everton (3.45)18.00: (1.30) Chelsea (5.80) Burnley (9.00)18.00: (2.30) Nott.Forest (3.40) Crystal Palace (3.35)18.00: (4.70) Sheffield Utd (3.80) Fulham (1.75)18.00: (1.25) Tottenham (7.00) Luton (12.0)20.30: (1.65) Aston Villa (4.00) Wolverhampton (5.20)23.00: (3.20) Brentford (3.50) Man.Utd. (2.20)Sunday 16.00: (1.40) Liverpool (4.80) Brighton (7.75)18.30: (2.00) Man.City (3.50) Arsenal (3.70)***odds are subject to change***
