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6 days ago
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Arsenal announce new deal for Egypt u20 international
Arsenal have announced Cam'ron Ismail's first professional contract with the club, following the expiry of the player's scholarship deal this summer. Photo via Arsenal Academy on Instagram Arsenal officially confirmed a new deal for Cam'ron Ismail on Monday, with the player's previous contract expiring at the end of June. Advertisement The Premier League had revealed in June that Ismail was one of five Arsenal academy players in contract talks ahead of the end of their previous deals. Will Sweet and Louie Copley have already had their new deals confirmed since then, and Ismail is the next up. The 18-year-old left-back made 22 appearances for the Arsenal u18s, u19s, and u21s in 2024/25 but he'll now step up to the u21 team on a full-time basis. Photo via Arsenal Academy on Instagram 'I think it's a proud moment for me and it's something that I've been dreaming of,' Ismail said. 'It's a big moment and I'm happy to be here. 'I've always been an Arsenal fan. I think being around it and living so close to the stadium, you're always seeing Arsenal fans everywhere, hearing the theme song. I think it's a big thing, just being from Islington and supporting Arsenal and being able to play for Arsenal. Advertisement 'I'm very proud, very proud to do so, and every day, I come in and give my all.' Photo via This new contract announcement isn't surprising, as Ismail had already linked up with the Arsenal u21s over the last couple of weeks despite officially being a free agent. For the same reason, it's expected that Arsenal will soon announce a professional contract for Daniel Oyetunde. Of the five academy players in contract talks last month, that would then only leave Dan Casey, who hasn't returned to pre-season training with Arsenal yet.
The Sun
28-06-2025
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- The Sun
Arsenal legend, 40, comes out of retirement for 30-min cameo in anniversary match saying ‘I'm halfway in shape'
ARSENAL legend Per Mertesacker came out of retirement to feature in an anniversary match. The defender had a lengthy career but only featured for three clubs - Arsenal, Werder Bremen and Hannover. 1 His youth career was spent at German regional side TSV Pattensen 1890, who celebrated 135 years as a club this week. To mark the occasion they held a friendly against Hannover, losing 3-0. Mertesacker lined up for the semi-pro side - marking his football comeback after retiring in 2017. The centre-back started the match but lasted just 30 minutes. He said ahead of kick-off: "I'm halfway in shape." Mertesacker played down his chances of a permanent stay, adding: "That's out of the question for me. But my passport is still with TSV, I think." The German is still tied down to Arsenal as director of the club's academy. Mertesacker played 221 games for the club between 2011 and 2018 before moving into a coaching role with the Gunners' youth teams. He previously revealed his plans for the academy, stating: "I believe as an academy we should be in a position to provide those players for the first team in the future. "I am really conscious that alignment means as well that once we get more successful and get back into the Champions League, that is the level for our players to be at. "With the tweaks we are making [in the academy] and becoming younger by acquiring talent from the outside to become younger, this is a message to the academy: we need to be world leading. "To become that we are on a journey. How close are we? I'm not sure. "We're competing with the best academies in England but also in Europe and the world. I think we're in a good position, but ready to do more."
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Gwalia United sign midfielder McGowan
Gwalia United have signed midfielder Bethan McGowan from Derby County, their first signing of the close season. McGowan came through the Arsenal Academy and has also had spells with Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion. Advertisement The 21-year-old is a former Wales Under-19 international and joins Gwalia ahead of the upcoming FA Women's National League Premier Division season. "Coming back to Wales and playing for a team with a clear plan and a real purpose just felt right. I can't wait to get started," McGowan said. Gwalia United manager James Thomas said: "She's a player I know very well and someone I was very keen to bring to the club. "To secure her as our first signing of the summer really is a signal of intent — a clear marker of where this club is heading. "We're committed to bringing the best Welsh talent home. Advertisement "We want to be a club that helps players like Beth thrive — not just for our benefit, but for the benefit of Welsh football as a whole. "We believe clubs like ours can and should be part of the national conversation in the years ahead."
BBC News
09-06-2025
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- BBC News
Gwalia United sign midfielder McGowan
Gwalia United have signed midfielder Bethan McGowan from Derby County, their first signing of the close came through the Arsenal Academy and has also had spells with Birmingham City and West Bromwich 21-year-old is a former Wales Under-19 international and joins Gwalia ahead of the upcoming FA Women's National League Premier Division season."Coming back to Wales and playing for a team with a clear plan and a real purpose just felt right. I can't wait to get started," McGowan said. Gwalia United manager James Thomas said: "She's a player I know very well and someone I was very keen to bring to the club."To secure her as our first signing of the summer really is a signal of intent — a clear marker of where this club is heading."We're committed to bringing the best Welsh talent home."We want to be a club that helps players like Beth thrive — not just for our benefit, but for the benefit of Welsh football as a whole."We believe clubs like ours can and should be part of the national conversation in the years ahead."
The Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Raheem Sterling's son, 8, join Arsenal's academy despite Chelsea star's loan deal coming to an end
RAHEEM STERLING'S son has joined Arsenal despite his dad's loan coming to an end. Thiago, 8, is the eldest of the Advertisement 6 Thiago Sterling has signed a deal to join Arsenal's academy Credit: 6 He is the eldest son of Raheem Sterling and Paige Milian Credit: 6 Thiago is heading to Arsenal as dad Sterling's loan from Chelsea comes to an end Credit: And youngster Thiago has now penned a deal to sign for The news was announced by Paige on social media, who also shared family pictures with her 100,000 Instagram followers. Showing Thiago holding up an Arsenal shirt alongside younger brother Thai, 6, she said: 'Beyond proud of my first born son Thiago for signing with Arsenal Academy's U9s. 'The growth, dedication and hard work you've shown over the past year has been incredible to watch, you've earned this. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL 'This is just the beginning so keep your feet on the ground, stay humble and keep grinding. 'The journey doesn't stop here, let's go.' Fans were quick to congratulate Thiago on his amazing feat. One said: 'Wooohooo yessss congratulations, so so proud.' Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Another declared: 'This is amazing, well done Thiago.' One noted: 'Congratulations superstar.' Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by 'the Man Utd that everyone laughs at' 6 Sterling failed to score a single league goal during his time at the Emirates Credit: Getty Advertisement 6 The forward still has no future at Chelsea Credit: PA 6 Another added: 'What an exciting future you have ahead of you.' Thiago will be hoping for a longer and more successful spell at Arsenal than dad Sterling, who also has a 13-year-old daughter called Melody Rose from a previous relationship. Advertisement The winger, who has been engaged to partner Paige since 2018, joined on loan from Chelsea last summer after scoring 19 goals in 81 games. However, Sterling managed just one goal in 28 outings for the Gunners, failing to hit the target in the Premier League for the first time since his maiden 2011/12 season where he played just three times for Liverpool. He now faces an uncertain future, with Arsenal opting against a permanent deal and Chelsea having no plans to keep him either.
