Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reaffirmed his commitment to nurturing teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri, insisting the club will continue to provide the youngster with opportunities to develop, Softfootball reports.
The 17-year-old continued his impressive rise after finding the net in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup victory over Preston North End in midweek, further underlining his immense potential.
Ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League trip to Newcastle United, Arteta praised Nwaneri’s rapid progress, describing him as one of the brightest young talents in European football.
the Spanish tactician believes the teenager has earned his place in the first-team setup through hard work and ability rather than sentiment.
Arteta also stressed that Arsenal’s responsibility is not only to support Nwaneri but also to challenge him to keep improving, believing that pushing gifted young players is the best way to help them reach their full potential.
The Arsenal boss added that Nwaneri’s emergence sends a positive message to the club’s academy, proving there is a clear pathway for talented youngsters to break into the senior team if they continue to perform.
Nwaneri has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign this season and is increasingly becoming an important member of Arteta’s squad, with his maturity and technical quality attracting widespread praise.
