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Victor Ozhianvuna sidelined with back injury ahead of Arsenal move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:05 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Victor Ozhianvuna sidelined with back injury ahead of Arsenal move

Summary

Victor Ozhianvuna, an Arsenal-bound midfielder from Shamrock Rovers, continues to be sidelined with a back injury. The 17-year-old has missed 16 games due to this muscle injury and is set to undergo another scan in two weeks. Arsenal is collaborating with Shamrock Rovers to determine his rehabilitation timeline. Ozhianvuna is scheduled to officially join Arsenal in January 2027 when he turns 18, after the club agreed to a record deal worth €2 million plus add-ons. He has made 37 appearances for Shamrock Rovers, scoring one goal and assisting two.

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Status Watch

•Ozhianvuna remains sidelined with a back injury.
•He has missed 16 games with the injury thus far.
•Arsenal and Shamrock Rovers are involved in his rehabilitation.
•The player’s official move to Arsenal occurs in January 2027.
•He has made 37 appearances for Shamrock Rovers.

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1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Incoming Arsenal January 2027 signing suffering from back injury

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Arsenal-bound Victor Ozhianvuna remains sidelined with a back injury, with the Gunners involved in deciding his return to action.The teenager will not officially join Arsenal until January 2027, but t...
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