Arsenal have announced Ethan Nwaneri has signed a scholarship deal.
The 16 year-old has penned terms, despite interest from Manchester City and Chelsea.
Nwaneri became the youngest player to make his Premier League debut in September, when he made his Arsenal debut against Brentford at 15 years and 181 days old.
He will be clear to sign pro terms when he turns 17 in March 2024.
Arsenal academy director Per Mertesacker said: “This is the next step in their exciting journey and I'm personally looking forward to witnessing their continued progression with us.
“As they start this new chapter, our Academy colleagues will continue to work alongside each player to support and guide whenever they need us.
“We want to make them not only the best footballers they can be, but also the best people that they can be, and develop them all into Strong Young Gunners.
“This is a really promising group of players and we all look forward to seeing their continued development with us."
Full list of Arsenal's scholars promoted for the 2023-24 season:Bless Akolbire, Jakai Bascoe-Fisher, Dan Casey, Reece Clairmont, Louie Copley, Ayden Heaven, Cam'ron Ismail, Max Kuczynski, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, Daniel Oyetunde, Zac Shuaib and Will Sweet.
