Arsenal are said to be close to signing rising Spanish star Arnau Prades. The 18-year-old midfielder has impressed with his displays on the pitch. And the player is tipped to seal his North London switch in the coming days.
Arnau Prades is one of the brightest prospects to come from the youth football scene in Spain. Hailed from the highly respected, and therefore sought-after, youth academy within Villarreal. And he has produced a high level of technique, vision, and composure on the ball. His versatility has made him a very great asset for any team going forward.
Career of Prades
At 18, Prades already bears comparison with some of the finest midfielders Spain. He has produced an elegant style of play and intelligent judgment on the pitch. Arsenal’s recruitment team was monitoring the young prodigy under Edu. The sporting director acted quickly to do the deal as other European clubs have taken an interest.
He can easily adapt to the technical model of Arteta, which is all about possession play with creative midfield play. Prades will probably get little time on the senior side. But he should get regular playing time in the youngsters’ set-up before getting to the main group.
Competition and Development
The young player is going to face some heavy competition in Arsenal’s midfield. But the infrastructure of the club and the seriousness of the club toward youth development is ideal for his growth. The experience of training with seasoned professionals like Martin รdegaard and Declan Rice will give Prades some priceless experience. It will force him to develop as a player much more quickly.
Fans of Arsenal welcomed the news that Prades will join the club. This is a proactive approach the club needs to get the best out of young talent. At this moment, there is a huge possibility that Prades can end up joining Arsenal.
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