Elijah Upson transfers to Arsenal after leaving Tottenham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Elijah Upson has officially joined Arsenal after rejecting a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur. The centre-back, previously a key player for Spurs' academy, fielded multiple offers including Chelsea and Manchester City before selecting Arsenal. Upson, whose father is former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson, expressed excitement about the move and the club's environment. He participated in six UEFA Youth League games this past season and has played for the England youth national teams.
- •Elijah Upson signs for Arsenal after leaving Tottenham.
- •Upson rejected contract extensions from Spurs amid offers from multiple clubs.
- •He is a regular for England's youth national teams.
- •Upson aims to establish his own reputation at Arsenal.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Young talent signs for Arsenal from Spurs
"Elijah Upson has signed for Arsenal, joining the club after rejecting a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal have announced the signing of Elijah Upson, who was most recent...
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