Arsenal have confirmed that star left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly has signed a brand new five-year deal on the membership.
Lewis-Skelly, 18, broke into Arsenal’s first-team final season after coming by the group’s esteemed Hale Finish academy – which has produced fellow skills resembling Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri in current seasons.
Throughout his first season as a daily in Mikel Arteta’s facet, he made 39 appearances throughout all competitions.
His performances additionally earnt him a maiden senior England call-up, as he grew to become the youngest-ever participant to attain on their Three Lions debut when he netted in 2-0 win in opposition to Albania at Wembley and has gone on to win two additional caps.
His signature will come as a lift to Arteta, with the teenager’s present deal set to have expired in 2026.
Lewis-Skelly has been a revelation on the left-hand facet of Arsenal’s defence, having performed extra in a central midfield position all through his time in youth sides.
Arsenal confirmed that certainly one of their star gamers has signed a brand new contract with the membership
The signature will come as a lift to Mikel Arteta, who has already seen key defender Gabriel agree new phrases
Nevertheless, he has nonetheless been capable of occupy his most well-liked areas of the pitch because of Arteta’s choice for certainly one of his full-backs to invert in midfield.
He made his Arsenal debut within the dying embers of their 2-2 draw in opposition to Manchester Metropolis as an alternative – when he was booked earlier than he had even come on the pitch.
After John Stones’ 98th-minute equaliser denied 10-man Arsenal a victory following Leandro Trossard’s crimson card, Erling Haaland appeared to have some selection phrases for the England teenager on the ultimate whistle.
He appeared to shout ‘keep humble’ within the course of Lewis-Skelly, scary unsavoury scenes on the ultimate whistle.
After Lewis-Skelly netted throughout Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Metropolis throughout the reverse fixture in February, he responded in sort by bringing out Haaland’s infamous lotus-pose celebration, which is usually utilized in yoga.
Talking to the Gunners’ membership web site, Lewis-Skelly stated: ‘I am so proud and glad. I do know these phrases are easy, however I feel they sum up how I really feel signing for this membership. I am a fan and it is like a dream come true.
‘I’ve embodied the values of Hale Finish and are available by. I’ve nonetheless obtained loads of years forward of me, so if I can hold staying humble and being a great particular person, that is crucial factor to me.
‘I do know I’ve taken loads of expertise from the video games in regards to the optimistic moments, the errors that I’ve made. I am undoubtedly extra prepared now for the subsequent season. I simply need to continue learning and hold enhancing.
‘I desire a legacy. I need to win all the things there’s to win within the sport. I need to win trophies on the largest phases while being an individual that is all the time studying and stays grounded, which is so vital.’
