Arsenal have a historic tradition of bringing talented youngsters through the ranks and turning them into first-team stars.

One of the next Gunners starlets who could make the journey into Unai Emery’s plans could be midfielder Miguel Azeez.

The 16-year-old made his debut for Arsenal’s Under-18 side at the age of 15 and made his first appearance for the Under-23 side in a pre-season friendly against Boreham Wood last month.

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According to Allnigeriasoccer.com, the teenager will sign a new long-term contract with the Gunners, which will be activated when he turns 17 on September 20.

And Azeez, talking in the club’s official matchday programme last week, cited by the Daily Cannon, recalled how he was first courted by the Gunners.

I was playing for my local club in Harrow at the time and one day I stayed behind after training and there was a scout called Paul Whitehead who approached me and my dad and asked if I could come to an Arsenal training session at Hale End for a week-long trial.

I played one game in my full Brazil kit because I was so excited, and after that game, they asked if they could sign me. To this day it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.

I was trying not to cry, but I was just so excited to tell all my friends at school the next day!


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If the news is true and Azeez commits his long-term future to the club, it will be a huge boost for both the academy and the future first-team side.

The England Under-17 international has shown he is strong on the ball and extremely intelligent in the Under-18 side. Azeez’s great passing technique and ability to comfortably use both feet has caught the eye and appears to be two key reasons in why he looks set to sign a long-term deal in north London.

If he can continue his excellent progression over the next 18 months, he may well be the next rising star to make his way into Emery’s side, especially if his proposed long-term contract is to be believed.

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