Contributing to the 1-0 victory of the home team against AC Milan at Singapore National Stadium on Wednesday, teen star Ethan Nwaneri expressed excitement for what was waiting for Arsenal in the upcoming season.
Ethan Nwaneri shared after the match: “Oh think the team had a good start. We are ready to continue effort, practice and work hard. Today's match is very difficult and challenging, but that is essential in the pre -season period to exercise. I think everything has happened well and I am very excited.”
In the last match, Ethan almost opened the score in the first half with a sharp shot. But the opponent's goalkeeper excelled when the ball turned to the low corner of the goal.
Arsenal collective in Singapore. |
However, the 'Gunners' still found a decisive goal in the second half, when the rookie Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga were launched by coach Arteta. Before that, another new person, Christian Norgaard, also left a mark in the first half.
Ethan also stated that the squad is gradually improving to prepare for the new season: “Yes, I think all the new contracts are excellent, helping the team sharper and stronger. We have some other players will return, so the whole team is ready to converge and build together.”
Born in 2007, Ethan Nwaneri is being considered as one of Arsenal's promising talents. The current contract of this attacking midfielder with the Gunners will expire in the summer next year. There have been concerns that this teenage player can leave the Emirates on the form of free transfer, because the negotiations on the new contract have not been available.
However, according to the BBC, this player is ready to sign a new contract. The above source confirmed that both parties agreed with the terms of the new agreement with a term of 4 years. Nwaneri's salary will be significantly increased thanks to a new contract with Arsenal.
Martín Zubimendi has just shared the first in Arsenal shirt, where he joined for £ 51 million after refusing Liverpool last summer.
In a friendly match against AC Milan, coach Mikel Arteta used many young players and he was satisfied with what the Mai Arsenal star shows.