The Gunners have acted quickly to snap up the much hyped teenage talent Myles Lewis-Skelly, tying the 18 year old to a new long term deal.
This follows his promising first season in which he has played 23 times in the Premier League and scored on his England debut.
Lewis ‑ Skelly was the explosive left ‑ back who came out of the Arsenal Hale End academy.
He became the youngest ever scorer in the history of Three Lions of England when he scored at the age of 18 years and 176 days.
His displays also attracted the attention of Real Madrid who had been scouting him in the quarter‑finals of the Champions League against them.
His mother and agent, Marcia, negotiated a deal that has put Lewis‑Skelly in the top earners category of teenagers worldwide.
Mikel Arteta was very instrumental, insisting on signing the deal.
This agreement has given Arsenal hope that he will still be in north London despite all the speculations that he may be on his way out.
Signing Lewis‑Skelly further underlines the club commitment to home grown players as they gear up for a hectic transfer window in an effort to build squad depth.
Arsenal now have a blueprint and a competitive advantage in the academy and their future is now secured.
