Former Arsenal shot stopper Noah Cooper has signed his first professional contract with Stoke City.
The 18-year-old was a part of the Gunners’ academy for the past few years and shone at youth level.
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Cooper, who played with Arsenal’s Under-21s last season, will get a chance to play first team football.
He was not offered a professional contract by Arsenal, who did not see him as first team material.
Cooper also had a trial at Newcastle United, but eventually went to sign for Stoke.