Arsenal technical director Edu has claimed that young Eddie Nketiah, who is a target for the Black Stars, will be an important player for the club after signing a new contract to stay with the English Premier League club. The 23-year-old, who was set to be out of contract at the end of the month, signed the contract on Saturday, just two weeks before his previous deal was set to expire.
The signing of a new contract with the London-based team puts an end to months of speculation over his future with the club.Since his debut in 2017, Nketiah has appeared in 92 first-team games for Arsenal, scoring 23 goals in the process.
Nketiah was on fire at the close of last season, starting all eight of Arsenal's league games and scoring five goals.
According to the club's technical director, Nketiah will be an important pillar in the Gunners' goal to develop a futuristic team. "This squad's foundations are founded on youthful talent, particularly those who have come through our academy system," Edu remarked after Nketiah signed the new contract on Saturday.
"Eddie was released by another club when he was a young man, but he has always demonstrated that he possesses both the mentality and the potential to become a great player."
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I’m very pleased Andy Yiadom has committed his future to Reading FC's Mark Bowen.
Reading FC's Head of Football Operations, Mark Bowen, is thrilled Andy Yiadom has committed his future to the club and believes the Ghanaian will play a major role in the team's push for Premier League promotion next season.
The 30-year-old, who was named 'Player of the Season' by Royals supporters last month, has extended his stay with the club for another three years.
At least one player will represent the Blue and Whites until 2025, and the club may well have at least one representative at this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where Ghana will face Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay. According to the club's official website, "In
Andy, we have a player who has a positive impact on every game he plays for this club," Mark Bowen, the club's Head of Football Operations, said.
"He is a true leader, both on and off the field, with a smart head on seasoned shoulders." I'm glad he's committed his future to the club by signing this long-term contract, and I'm confident he'll play a key role in what we intend to achieve next season and beyond. "
He made 38 starts for the Royals last season, missing only a month in January to represent his country at the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon with fellow full-back Abdul Baba Rahman.
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