Arsenal have confirmed deals for seven of their academy players.
The players are: Brian Okonkwo, Maldini Kacurri, Josh Nichols, Ismeal Kabia, Harrison Dudziak, Sebastian Ferdinand, Osman Kamara.
The Gunners disclosed this in a statement via their website on Thursday.
“Seven of our academy players have signed new professional contracts at the club,” Arsenal’s statement partly read.
“Brian Okonkwo, Maldini Kacurri, Josh Nichols, Ismeal Kabia, Sebastian Ferdinand, Harrison Dudziak, Osman Kamara.”
Meanwhile, Arsenal are expected to bolster their manager Mikel Arteta’s squad this summer transfer window.
The Premier League North London club finished second position behind Manchester City last season.
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The goalkeeper has described his new contract with the club as a “proud moment for him and his family”.
Okonkwo and other six Arsenal players recently signed new professional contracts with the Premier League North London club.
Speaking to Arsenal’s website on Saturday, Okonkwo also said he will keep pushing for new heights.
He said: “It’s definitely a proud moment for me and my family. I have worked hard over the last few years to achieve this.
“It’s a step for me to keep pushing to new heights and get more successful moments like this in the future.”
Okonkwo first appeared for Jack Wilshere’s Arsenal Under-18 team in the 2022/23 campaign.
Last season, he made three appearances for the Under-21s in Premier League 2 Division One.
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