Myles Lewis-Skelly has set his sights on successful “every thing there’s to win within the sport” after signing a brand new long-term Arsenal contract that may make him one of many best-paid youngsters on the earth. The 18-year-old has been rewarded for a breakthrough season throughout which he turned the youngest participant to attain on his senior debut for England.
Lewis-Skelly, who joined Arsenal’s academy at eight, is known to have dedicated his future to Arsenal till 2030 after making 23 Premier League appearances final season.
There had been rumours of curiosity from Actual Madrid after his performances towards them within the Champions League quarter-final, however Arsenal had been eager to wrap up a brand new cope with Lewis-Skelly about to enter the ultimate 12 months of his first skilled contract, signed in 2023. Each had been negotiated by his mom and agent, Marcia Lewis, whosaid final week he was “having fun with his soccer” on the Emirates.
“I simply need to continue to learn and preserve bettering,” Lewis-Skelly instructed Arsenal’s web site. “I desire a legacy. I need to win every thing there’s to win within the sport. I need to win trophies on the largest phases while being an individual that’s at all times studying and stays grounded, which is so necessary.”
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Lewis-Skelly, who was in Paris on Wednesday for trend week, scored on his worldwide debut towards Albania and has gained three caps.
“I’m so proud and completely happy,” Lewis Skelly stated of signing the brand new deal. “I do know these phrases are easy, however I believe they sum up how I really feel signing for this membership. I’m a fan and it’s like a dream come true.”
Talks proceed over new contracts for Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Ethan Nwaneri – who together with Lewis-Skelly has been nominated for the Skilled Footballers’ Affiliation’s younger participant of the yr award – and Leandro Trossard, with Arsenal assured they’ll lengthen their offers.
