Arsenal include January recall clause in Ethan Nwaneri loan deal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Arsenal sent teenager Ethan Nwaneri to Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan following the conclusion of the transfer window. The agreement is a straight loan without a purchase option, ensuring the midfielder remains under Arsenal ownership. Borussia Dortmund sought the move to bolster their squad following an ACL injury to recent acquisition Giannis Konstantelias. The contract includes a recall clause that allows Arsenal to bring Nwaneri back to London in January. This provision provides the club with flexibility should they encounter squad shortages, injuries, or suspensions during the Premier League season. Nwaneri is expected to secure regular playing minutes in the Bundesliga before returning to the Gunners, who intend to evaluate his development in 2027.
- •Ethan Nwaneri joined Borussia Dortmund on a straight loan deal.
- •The agreement does not contain an option for Borussia Dortmund to purchase the player.
- •Arsenal maintains a recall clause to bring the teenager back in January.
- •The move follows a season-ending ACL injury suffered by Giannis Konstantelias.
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal have January recall option for Nwaneri
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal include recall clause in loanee’s contract
"Arsenal have a recall clause for Ethan Nwaneri in January, and loan club Borussia Dortmund have no option to buy the teenager if things go well.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesEthan Nwaneri complet...
"Borussia Dortmund brought in Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri on a straight loan deal for the 2026/27 season earlier this week.However, Arsenal reportedly have the option to terminate the loan halfway throug...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:18 AMArsenal have January recall option for Nwaneri
Borussia Dortmund brought in Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri on a straight loan deal for the 2026/27 season earlier this week.However, Arsenal reportedly have the option to terminate the loan halfway throug...
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 8:05 AMArsenal include recall clause in loanee’s contract
Arsenal have a recall clause for Ethan Nwaneri in January, and loan club Borussia Dortmund have no option to buy the teenager if things go well.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesEthan Nwaneri complet...
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