Elijah Upson leaves Tottenham to join Arsenal this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur defender Elijah Upson has opted to join Arsenal after rejecting a contract extension with Spurs. The 18-year-old, who has been a regular starter for the Spurs academy, received interest from multiple clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich. Following a visit to Arsenal's training ground, Upson made his decision with his family's input. Although his move is confirmed, Arsenal must negotiate a training compensation fee with Spurs before the transfer is finalized.
- •Elijah Upson is 18 years old, leaving Spurs after contract expiration.
- •He turned down offers from top clubs including Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
- •Upson played extensively in Spurs' youth academy, in the UEFA Youth League.
- •Arsenal needs to negotiate a compensation fee with Spurs for Upson.
- •He is an England youth international and was called up for the u17 World Cup.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — 18yo opts to join Arsenal after leaving Spurs
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