Arsenal Set to Sign Nigerian Star As Talented Midfielder Confirms Departure From Charlton
- Mishel Nduka, who has been impressive for Charlton Athletic, is set to join English Premier League club Arsenal
- The teenage midfielder is expected to sign a long-term deal as the Gunners continue to strengthen their youth squad
- Nduka has earned plaudits for his vision, ball control, and pace, and can feature for the U16 and U18 teams
Talented Nigeria-eligible midfielder Mishel Nduka has announced his departure from English club Charlton Athletic as he is set to join Arsenal.
The Gunners are making efforts to bolster their young team with another quality signing in a bid to compete for silverware this season.
Nduka has been praised for his vision, ball control and pace, and his arrival at the London club is a testament to the club's dedication to continued investment in youth football.
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It was reported that the Gunners made an incredible transfer swoop on the promising youngster, edging rival clubs Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers to his signature.
The teenager becomes eligible to feature for the club at the U16 and U18 teams, as he continues to work on a scholarship deal upon turning 16, per Six Sports.
He hopes to earn a professional contract in the coming years, just like other Nigerian descendants who graduated from several academies.
Some Nigerian-eligible players who eventually progressed into Arsenal's first team include Chuka Akpom, Bukayo Saka, Alex Iwobi and Ethan Nwaneri.
As he officially departs Charlton, Nduka wrote on Instagram:
"After 8 years at Charlton Athletic FC, my time with the club has come to an end. A huge thank you to my family and the staff at Charlton who have guided me along my journey.
"Charlton will always have a special place in my heart. On to the next chapter."
Meanwhile, fans have taken to the comment section to react. ifeanyi.emmanuel1 replied:
"Well done son, you are a winner, unto the next chapter."
h1o.fficial added:
"From Teviot to Arsenal proud of you ,man."
iamabiola_ posited:
"Just the beginning, big man."
An account on X confirms the signing:
Nwaneri shines at Arsenal U16
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s Hale End academy has continued to produce stars, and Emerson Nwaneri is leading the next wave, following in the pathway of his elder brother Ethan.
The teenage forward struck a hat-trick to fire Arsenal’s U16 side to a dramatic 4-3 win over Chelsea in a heated London clash.
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The striker, who is eligible to represent Nigeria at the international level, was the standout performer in a match that kept fans on edge until the final whistle.
Arsenal agree pre-contract with Victor Ozhianvuna
Legit.ng earlier reported that English Premier League club Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign an exciting midfielder Victor Ozhianvuna in a transfer which is expected to constitute an Irish record.
The Nigeria-eligible star will move to Emirates outfit in January 2027 when he turns 18 in a fee expected to exceed the £1.6million Tottenham paid for Mason Melia from St Patrick’s Athletic earlier this year.
Source: Legit.ng
