Arsenal chief Edu delighted with new Okonkwo deal

Football
9 Jul 2021 • 9:46 PM MYT
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Arthur Okonkwo has signed a new deal with Arsenal.

The 19-year-old goalkeeper joins the first-team squad for the upcoming season.

Technical director Edu said: “The work of our academy and development of young players for the first team is a huge part of what we stand for as a club. They have produced some top players in recent years all of who have a special connection with the club and our fans.

"It's great that we have our third goalkeeper who has progressed from our academy and we look forward to seeing more young players coming through.

"Arthur has worked hard to get this far and we're confident he'll have an exciting future."