Arsenal agree loan deal for youngster to join Olympique de Marseille | OneFootball

Coach Mikel Arteta has decided to send the promising Ethan Nwaneri to Olympique de Marseille on a loan contract until the end of the season. The decision marks a turnaround in Arsenal's strategy, which initially planned to keep the 18-year-old midfielder in the main squad. Without a starting spot in the Premier League, the young player travels to France in search of minutes and competitive experience in one of Europe's top leagues.

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Nwaneri, who was an unused substitute in the Gunners' victory over Inter Milan last Tuesday, showed enthusiasm for the new challenge. The athlete stated he is ready to heed De Zerbi's demands. The move is seen as a necessary step, given that Arsenal is competing on four trophy fronts and would not be able to guarantee the essential playing time for the midfielder's development at this moment.

Although Arteta loses a backup player in a squad aiming for four titles this season, the long-term focus prevailed. The London board believes that the pressure environment in Marseille and De Zerbi's technical demands will be the “ideal scenario” to polish the gem. If the plan is successful, Arsenal will have a player ready for the main team at the start of the next European cycle.

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