Confirmed: Arsenal announce long-term deal for young striker



Alex Iwobi is highly regarded at Arsenal



ARSENAL have announced Alex Iwobi has signed a new long-term contract.

 

The 19-year-old, who is yet to make a first-team appearance for the club, is a key member of the under-21's squad.

His performances led to a call-up for the pre-season tour of Singapore in July and he then scored his first goal against Lyon in the Emirates Cup.

Iwobi is currently with the Nigerian national team after receiving his first call-up to the squad.

Yesterday, father and agent Chuka Iwobi, revealed there have been several approaches about a loan deal for the youngster but manager Arsene Wenger is reluctant to let him go.

He told Goal.com: "A few clubs in the United Kingdom and abroad have approached Arsenal to take Alex on loan.

"But Arsene Wenger wants him to be with the first team because he did very well in pre-season.

"Alex's preferred option at this stage is to go on loan to gain first team experience and come back to Arsenal later on to fight for a place.

"Hopefully a loan move will be sorted out by the time Alex comes back from international duty. A the moment discussions are ongoing."