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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

Elijah Upson leaves Tottenham to join Arsenal this summer

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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Tottenham Hotspur defender Elijah Upson has chosen to join Arsenal, following in the footsteps of his father, according to a report.16 Oct 2001: Matthew Upson of Arsenal wins the ball as Michalis Kon...
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