Arsenal signs 16-year-old winger from Ireland: a record deal for the league.

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According to The Sun: After hefty spending during the summer transfer window, Arsenal has decided to make a surprise offer, aiming to sign 16-year-old Irishman Victor Ozyanvuna from Shamrock Rovers. The player will sign a pre-contract that will allow him to join the club in January 2027.

Arsenal plans to sign 16-year-old Victor Ozyanvuna from Shamrock Rovers Sportsfile

As an EU citizen, Ozyanvuna will not be able to officially play for Arsenal until he turns 18, however, the terms of the contract and medical examination have already been completed. The transfer fee will be around £1.73 million, which will be a record for the Irish Premier League.

Shamrock Rovers will also receive another £1.73 million in case Ozyanvuna is sold in the future, as well as additional bonuses for club and international appearances.

On the pitch, Ozyanvuna has showcased his skills, playing 15 matches for Shamrock Rovers and notably debuting in European competitions. With parents from Russia and Nigeria, he has represented the Ireland U18 national team in friendly matches against Norway, Croatia, and Turkey.

Arsenal Transfers

Arsenal Transfers

INS

• Piero Hincapie – from Bayer Leverkusen – loan
• Eberechi Eze – from Crystal Palace – £67.5m
• Viktor Gyökeres – from Sporting Lisbon – £64m
• Noni Madueke – from Chelsea – £52m
• Martin Zubimendi – from Real Sociedad – £51m
• Christian Norgaard – from Brentford – £15m
• Cristhian Mosquera – from Valencia – £13m
• Kepa Arrizabalaga – from Chelsea – £5m

TOTAL – £267.5m

OUTS

• Oleksandr Zinchenko – to Nottingham Forest – TBC
• Jakub Kiwior – to Porto – £1.5m (loan fee)
• Fabio Vieira – to Hamburg – loan
• Albert Sambi Lokonga – to Hamburg – £250k
• Nuno Taveres – to Lazio – £4.4m
• Marquinhos – to Cruzeiro – £2.6m
• Jorginho – to Flamengo – for free
• Kieran Tierney – to Celtic – for free
• Takehiro Tomiyasu – released
• Thomas Partey – released

TOTAL – £8.75m

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The deal has been discussed for three years, taking into account competition from Belgian club Club Brugge. The player impressed Arsenal scouts during an academic tournament at Hale End.

Academy manager Per Mertesacker and technical director James Ellis conducted negotiations, convincing Ozyanvuna to join the club’s training base.

Arsenal has good relations with Shamrock Rovers coach Stephen Bradley, a former academy graduate of the club, which was an important factor in the deal.

Ozyanvuna can play in multiple positions on the pitch, which convinced Arsenal to spend a significant amount on him.

“It’s about finding the right moments for his game, but the ability? You will see in the next few years what he is capable of. He can play anywhere.”

Discussing the player, Bradley is confident in his potential for greatness on the pitch.

Ozyanvuna debuted in European competitions, coming on as a substitute against Molde in February Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers carefully integrated the young player into the squad, considering the types of stadiums and fields.

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The prospects for Victor Ozyanvuna at Arsenal look promising. His talent and adaptability on the pitch have already contributed to positive feedback, and the club recognizes his potential for future success. Signing a pre-contract with such a young player confirms Arsenal's commitment to developing new talents. The next few years could be crucial for Ozyanvuna's further career as he continues to improve his skills and remains in pursuit of growth in professional football.

The club continues to transform the roster, activating young new talents while supporting experienced players like Jesus. Overall, Arsenal continues to deepen its strategic vision aimed at success in the future.