Charlton Athletic talent completes move to Arsenal | OneFootball

Mishel Nduka has completed his move to Arsenal, with new pictures showing the player finalising his transfer from Charlton Athletic.

Photo via Jeorge Bird on Twitter

Images shared on social media over the past 24 hours confirm that Mishel Nduka has signed for Arsenal, completing his long-rumoured transfer from Charlton Athletic.

Nduka himself had confirmed his Charlton exit over the weekend, writing: “After 8 years at Charlton Athletic FC, my time with the club has come to an end.

“A huge thank you to my family and the staff at Charlton who have guided me along my journey. Charlton will always have a special place in my heart. On to the next chapter!”

Photo via Jeorge Bird on Twitter

Reports had suggested that Arsenal were set to sign Nduka from Charlton, and that’s now been confirmed.

The same reports revealed that Arsenal fought off interest from the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers to make the signing, and that the 15-year-old will initially go into the Arsenal u16 squad, potentially also making some appearances for the u18s.

Nduka had already made his Charlton u18 debut, as well as receiving a call-up from the England u15s. It may not be quite so easy for him to break into the u18 team at Arsenal, but at 15 years old he has plenty of time to do so.

Photo via Jeorge Bird on Twitter

Arsenal have made a few youth signings this summer, with Remy Mitchell returning to the club after running down his contract with Haringey, Marcell Washington joining from Chelsea, Callan Hamill from St. Johnstone, Remi Lupinski from MK Dons, and Demiane Agustien from Derby County.

The Gunners made bids for at least two more players, but they saw their pursuit of Salford City’s Will Wright hijacked by Liverpool and multiple bids rejected for Igor Tyjon of Blackburn Rovers. It’s been a busy summer of recruitment at all levels at Arsenal.