Arsenal signs nine players to youth academy contracts for 2026/27

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Arsenal signs nine players to youth academy contracts for 2026/27
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Arsenal has confirmed nine players have signed scholarship terms for their 2026/27 academy season. The club announced the intake on July 27, with players committing to two-year deals. Notable inclusions are Emerson Nwaneri, brother of Ethan Nwaneri, and Daniel McCarron, a recent signing from Dungannon Swift. The new scholars include a balanced mix of defenders, midfielders, and forwards, with no goalkeepers among the signings. Arsenal's youth setup continues to expand amid increasing transfer speculation surrounding several players.

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  • Nine players joining Arsenal's youth academy for the 2026/27 season.
  • Emerson Nwaneri and Daniel McCarron among the notable signings.
  • Players signed contracts lasting two years.
  • Intake includes defenders, midfielders, and forwards.
  • No goalkeepers were included in this intake.
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Arsenal have confirmed their scholarship intake for 2026/27, with nine players signing scholarship terms including Ethan Nwaneri’s younger brother Emerson.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal confirmed on M...

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