Arsenal are set to offer a new contract to their teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri. This new deal will make him the Premier League’s third-highest-paid teenager. The young lad has emerged as a first team player this season and has showcased his immense potential.
The 17-year old impressed the manager when he scored a brace against Bolton in the Carabao cup. The manager praised his guts and his skillset at such a young age. His confidence on the pitch and understanding of the game at this level is praiseworthy.
Arsenal have identified his potential and feel that he could become one of the future greats of the club. Therefore, they don’t want to risk losing him to rival clubs like Man United, Chelsea or Man City. This is why they’ve decided to triple up his wages and make him one of the top paid youngsters in the league.
The 17-year old currently earns around £20,000-per week. According to FootballTransfers, the Gunners’ have started talks with the player’s party over a new contract offer that would triple his wages to £60,000 per week.
Arsenal hope to convince the player about his future role and importance by gifting him this bumper contract. This deal will also tie him to a long term deal which would help him flaunt his skills and talent at the highest level of club football.
What makes Ethan Nwaneri so special?
Ethan Nwaneri is a young lad who is quite mature despite of his age. He became the youngest player to debut for Arsenal at the age of just fifteen. He has impressed the coaches and scouts of the club as he bagged 12 G/A in just 16 games for the Gunners’ U-18 side. The teenager is by far one of the best talents produced by the Hale end Academy.
Nwaneri is a gifted player who can be deployed anywhere in the midfield. He excels in the number ten role and can also adapt himself in central positions as a number eight or a number six. He is very calm in possession of the ball and also possesses the ability to make runs in behind opposition defence undetected.
The 17-year old can also play out wide attracting defenders and creating space for teammates. His ability to carry the ball forward and create goalscoring opportunities is a big plus for his manager and team. His ability to turn opposition press and composed makes him press resistant. He can dissect the opposition midfield with only a few quick touches.
The teenager is also a great set piece taker, his crosses are almost pin point. His skills on holding the ball helps him draw fouls and win set pieces for his team. He can potentially become Mikel Arteta’s biggest asset.
Defensively, he’s a player with huge stamina. He can press aggressively and gives his 100% in winning duels. He is a complete package for a midfielder and great asset for the team. No wonder he is receiving such a massive contract at such a young age.
Arsenal midfielder praises Nwaneri
Former Chelsea and Napoli midfielder Jorginho has heaped praises on Ethan Nwaneri. The 17-year old produced an impressive performance in the north London Derby and helped his team secure a 1-0 victory.
With Martin Odegaard injured, the Gunners’ are keen on seeing Nwaneri more often in that role. It is felt that the young lad is adept to the number ten role and can help the team player fluid possession football.
The 17-year old was also selected in the Gunners’ squad for the Champions league fixture against Atalanta and Paris Saint-Germain. Midfielder Jorginho beleives that if he remains consistent, and keeps improving, he’ll cement his spot in the starting lineup soon.
Speaking in an interview, the Italian says;
“He’s growing a lot and he’s improving every single day.”
“He’s a talented player with good skills, he can dribble, he can break lines, he can find the goal and find the pass, so I think he can have a good future in front of him if he stays the way he has been in training and trying to improve every day.”
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