Myles Lewis-Skelly has pledged his future to Arsenal by agreeing a brand new long-term contract, turning down curiosity from European giants Actual Madrid. The 18-year-old, who loved a sensational breakthrough season on the Emirates, performed 39 matches and was central to Arsenal’s push for the Premier League title and Champions League semi-finals.
His standout shows, notably within the quarter-finals of Europe’s high competitors, caught the eye of Actual Madrid, who made their curiosity recognized. Nevertheless, Lewis-Skelly has determined to remain loyal to the membership that gave him his senior debut lower than a 12 months in the past, with an official announcement on his new contract anticipated shortly.
{The teenager}’s fast rise has not gone unnoticed at worldwide stage both. Lewis-Skelly broke into the England squad this 12 months and made historical past by changing into the youngest participant to attain on his senior debut in March. He stays a key a part of Thomas Tuchel’s plans as England put together for subsequent summer time’s World Cup.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was amongst those that praised the Arsenal teenager’s confidence and maturity. Evaluating him to the likes of Jude Bellingham and Wayne Rooney, Carragher described Lewis-Skelly as “very, very particular” and hailed his fearless model and pure footballing intelligence.
Lewis-Skelly’s renewal comes at a time when Arsenal are working to safe the futures of a number of different key gamers. Centre-back Gabriel not too long ago signed a brand new four-year deal and expressed pleasure in his improvement since becoming a member of the Gunners, saying: “I arrived right here as a younger participant and I’m so blissful to proceed this superb journey.”
Talks are ongoing with Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Ethan Nwaneri, and Leandro Trossard. Nevertheless, negotiations with midfielder Thomas Partey have hit a standstill, and along with his contract expiring in July, curiosity from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid continues to develop.
Whereas specializing in contracts, Arsenal are additionally lively within the switch market. Mikel Arteta is eager on strengthening his squad, with strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko topping the listing of targets. Actual Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is poised to grow to be Arsenal’s first summer time signing in a deal value £55 million.
Lewis-Skelly’s determination to remain is a significant enhance for the Gunners, who proceed to construct round a younger and thrilling core as they goal to finish their lengthy watch for Premier League glory.
