Mikel Arteta praises Ceadach O'Neill's maturity in pre-season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed admiration for 18-year-old Ceadach O'Neill's maturity and focus during pre-season preparations. O'Neill, who made his international debut for Northern Ireland in June, has participated in friendlies against Girona and Real Betis. He scored in a closed-door match against MK Dons and has impressed Arteta with his quality. O'Neill aims to continue developing at club level while expressing ambition to contribute to Northern Ireland's upcoming Nations League campaign, starting away to Georgia next month.
- •Ceadach O'Neill debuted for Northern Ireland in June friendly matches.
- •O'Neill scored during a behind-closed-doors match against MK Dons.
- •Arteta lauds O'Neill's quality and maturity at a young age.
- •O'Neill seeks to focus on club career ahead of Nations League.
- •Arsenal continues pre-season with applications in matches against Girona and Real Betis.
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal have 'big hopes' for O'Neill - Arteta
"Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is impressed with the maturity and focus shown by Northern Ireland international Ceadach O'Neill.
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