Bellingham comparisons tempt Arsenal, Gunners keen on Dortmund wonderkid | OneFootball

He is only 15 years old – yet he has already turned the heads of half of football Europe. Justin Ejodamen plays for Borussia Dortmund’s U16 side and has been labeled a “wonderkid.” The clubs interested in him are high-profile and financially powerful.

The youngster is regarded internationally as one of the hottest prospects on the market. Several top clubs have been keeping a close eye on him and his development. Ejodamen could become the next big star to emerge from BVB’s talent factory, according to TEAMtalk.

Because of his style of play, Ejodamen is already being compared to Jude Bellingham (23). Scouts from top clubs are said to be especially impressed by his all-round package. The box-to-box player combines elegance on the ball and technical quality with tremendous physicality and a pronounced eye for goal.

The young German-Italian is reportedly already on the radar of FC Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan. According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal and Chelsea have now also joined the race for the teenager. For now, though, Barça are still considered the favorites.

Playing for Italy – but for how much longer?

Although born in Germany, Ejodamen is currently representing Italy’s U16 national team. As he is also eligible to play for Nigeria, an exciting three-way battle for the midfield jewel could be taking shape. That is, of course, assuming his rapid rise continues.

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Understandably, Borussia’s decision-makers have little interest in letting the youngster go. The situation could gain significantly more momentum when the midfielder turns 16 next April. Under the current regulations, clubs within the EU are allowed to sign players aged 16 and 17 who are based in Europe.

However, clubs from England no longer have that option after the UK’s exit from the EU. If they wanted to bring Ejodamen to the Premier League, they would have to wait until 2029, when the player reaches adulthood. That gives Barcelona, Juve and Milan an advantage over the London clubs. According to the report, at least Arsenal are aware that this is likely to require patience.

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