Mikel Arteta has challenged Ethan Nwaneri to seize the opportunity to join Arsenal's first team after the 17-year-old signed his first professional contract, following interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.

Nwaneri, who made his Premier League debut at 15—the youngest in the league's history—has shown promising signs of development, playing regularly for the U21s and training with the first team. Academy manager Per Mertesacker praised Nwaneri's seamless transition to the senior training facility and his on-field abilities, emphasizing his strong fit with Arsenal's playing style.

With Arsenal's summer tour in the USA and potential openings in the midfield due to post-tournament absences and transfers, the preseason could offer Nwaneri a valuable chance to prove himself against top teams like Manchester United and Liverpool.

Original Article: ARTETA CHALLENGES NWANERI TO TAKE HIS OPPORTUNITY