Arsenal is on the verge of securing a promising future for their young talent, Ethan Nwaneri, with a new five-year contract that’s about to be signed. At just 18, this forward has made quite a splash this season. In Bukayo Saka’s absence, Ethan took on the challenge and shone brightly, racking up eight goals and an assist over 29 appearances.
Even with his impressive performance, Nwaneri didn’t make the cut for Thomas Tuchel’s initial England lineup. However, he’s set to play a role with the Under-21 squad during the March international break. His swift progress has not only caught the club’s eye but also led them to offer him an extended contract.
Nwaneri first made waves in 2022 by becoming the Premier League’s youngest player at the age of 15 years and 181 days. Back then, big clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City were eager to snap him up, yet Arsenal beat them to it by penning his first professional deal last year. Now that Ethan has turned 18, the club is ready to offer him a more extended commitment.
Insider sources suggest that Arsenal and Nwaneri are nearing an agreement on this new deal, which would see him at the club until 2030. Although his current contract, signed last year, still has time left until 2027, Arsenal is determined to secure the future of one of its brightest stars.
Having been with Arsenal since 2015, Nwaneri stands as the club’s third-top scorer this season, with Saka and Kai Havertz leading the pack with nine and 15 goals respectively. He’s gearing up for a possible debut with the England Under-21s against France before returning to Premier League action against Fulham on April 1.
Meanwhile, Arsenal isn’t stopping there. They’re actively working to lock in long-term commitments from their key players. Expect discussions soon with Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, and William Saliba, all of whom have contracts lasting until 2027. With interest from Europe’s elite clubs swirling about, the Gunners are determined to secure their core players early, a strategy initiated during Edu’s time and one that Andrea Berta now carries forward.
