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Arsenal confirms signing of striker Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Arsenal confirms signing of striker Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers
Summary

Arsenal has finalized the transfer of 18-year-old striker Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers. The transfer follows over 15 months of negotiations, and Tyjon will don the number 64 for the Gunners. During his time at Blackburn, he scored seven goals and provided two assists for the youth team in the 2025/26 season. Tyjon expressed excitement about joining the club and looks forward to starting his career at Arsenal. He was previously linked with a potential tribunal to expedite the transfer.

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  • •Igor Tyjon signs with Arsenal after lengthy transfer negotiations.
  • •Tyjon previously played for Blackburn’s youth and senior teams.
  • •He has experience with England's U18 side and past representation for Poland.
  • •The transfer fee is reported at £1 million plus bonuses and clauses.
  • •Tyjon aims to make an immediate impact with his new team.
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  • 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal complete signing of promising striker
  • 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal announce young striker signing from Blackburn Rovers
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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of highly rated striker Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers.The 18-year-old joins the Premier League champions with first-team experience already under his belt, having...

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Youth striker Igor Tyjon has signed for Arsenal from Blackburn Rovers, the club have now confirmed.Photo via Arsenal Academy on InstagramArsenal have finally completed the signing of 18-year-old Igor ...

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