Newcastle United signing from Arsenal now confirmed | OneFootball

Kyran Thompson has confirmed his transfer from Arsenal to Newcastle United, following his farewell post to the Gunners on Monday.

Photo via Thompson on Instagram

Kyran Thompson has officially confirmed his transfer to Newcastle United, posting pictures on social media signing his contract and holding up his new team’s shirt.

“Grateful to sign for Newcastle United, ready to get to work,” Thompson said in the caption of his post.

Thompson had confirmed his exit from Arsenal on Monday, writing a brief post to say: “Thank you for everything. @Arsenal”

Photo via Thompson on Instagram

Thompson’s contract with Arsenal came to an end this summer, and he picked Newcastle as his new club over a number of other offers. The player was also heavily linked with Tottenham Hotspur, but ended up choosing a move to the north east instead.

The Gunners were keen to extend Thompson’s deal to keep him, but it seems the player wanted assurances over his position.

Thompson’s father Karl took to social media recently to say: “Future is so bright, and we can’t wait for him to get started and play in the position he’s best at – RW.”

The 16-year-old did spend time on the right with Arsenal this season, but he spent just as much time playing at centre-forward or (less frequently) on the left.

Arsenal reportedly signed Thompson from West Ham United for £1.1m, and they handed the player a full scholarship at St. John’s Senior School.

After that, the Gunners fast-tracked Thompson through the ranks, giving the 16-year-old 28 appearances in the u18s this season, as well as three appearances in the u19s and one for the u21s.

To go through all that only for the player to leave for a Premier League rival is undoubtedly a shame, but it seems he felt he was more likely to play in the position he wants to play in Newcastle.