Ethan Nwaneri: 18-year-old Arsenal sensation signs 5-year-deal amid strong interest from Chelsea

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 18:53 - 18 July 2025

Arsenal teenage superstar Ethan Nwaneri has put pen to paper on a 5-year-deal to end speculation linking him to Chelsea.

Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new five-year deal at Arsenal after weeks of speculation, in what shold provide a huge boost for the North London Club.

Senior figures at Arsenal were reportedly in panic mode as an agreement stretched for weeks, with Chelsea's interest growing, but talks advanced in recent weeks, and the deal is now signed.

Exc: Ethan Nwaneri has now signed his new five-year contract at Arsenal. Deal is fully agreed and done. Another huge boost for #AFC after Lewis-Skelly’s contract was agreed earlier this summer. @TeleFootball https://t.co/iwluVchr0K
— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) July 18, 2025

Nwaneri is Arsenal's second youngest scorer in the PL.

Record-breaking Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri

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Nwaneri enjoyed an outstanding breakout season under Mikel Arteta, and the contract, believed to be 5 years, is a reward for those performances.

Nwaneri scored nine goals in 37 appearances for Mikel Arteta’s side. The quality of his finishing, especially from long range, his close control, and ability to play with calmness and poise quickly endeared him to the Arsenal faithful.

He also frequently excelled out of position on the right wing during Bukayo Saka’s injury lay-off, but showed he can play in attacking midfield for Arteta.