English star has rejected a move to Manchester City because of Arsenal. It was Declan Rice last summer, it’s him now! 😱

On the verge of turning seventeen on March 21st, the 16-year-old rising star is on the brink of signing a professional contract with a London-based club, marking a significant step forward in his promising career.

Expected to finalize the transition from a scholarship to a professional deal within the next two weeks, Nwaneri has attracted attention from various Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, who reportedly made substantial offers to secure his services.

Standing at the threshold of a groundbreaking contract with Arsenal, the talented attacking midfielder is poised to become the highest-paid academy player in the club’s history, garnering praise for his development under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta and the club’s leadership since joining the academy in 2016.

Having made history as the youngest-ever Premier League player last season at just 15 years and 181 days old, Nwaneri has been a consistent presence in Arsenal’s senior squad this season, making notable contributions such as his performance in a 6-0 victory over West Ham United.

With impressive stats of three assists and 13 goals in 13 appearances across under-19 and under-21 teams, the prospect of Nwaneri extending his stay with Arsenal is met with excitement from the club’s supporters, who eagerly anticipate his continued involvement in the first team under Arteta’s guidance.