Arsenal are pursuing a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze as a potential option to bolster their attacking ranks.
The forward has had to fight his way to the top, having struggled to make an impression through the academy ranks.
Arsenal released Eze as a youngster, along with a host of other London clubs, until he finally got his chance at QPR.
A loan to Wycombe helped his development, before becoming a regular in the Championship, where Crystal Palace picked him up.
Now, all those years later from his release, Arsenal are looking at a potential deal to sign Eberechi Eze.
So, with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about the Crystal Palace and England star.
What is Eberechi Eze’s age?
Eberechi Eze was born on June 29, 1998, which makes him 27 years old at the time of writing and entering the peak of his playing career.
What height is Eberechi Eze?
Eberechi Eze measures in at approximately five feet and ten inches tall, or roughly 1.78 metres in height.
Where was Eberechi Eze born?
Born in Greenwich, Greater London, Eberechi Eze was brought up in the south of England, where he has spent most of his playing career.
What position does Eberechi Eze play?
During his career so far, Eberechi Eze has largely played one of two positions.
The forward has often played on the left flank for Crystal Palace, capable of cutting inside and causing problems for the opposition.
Eze can also play as an attacking midfielder, capable of creating plenty of opportunities for his teammates.
What is Eberechi Eze’s strongest foot?
Despite playing on the left, Eberechi Eze is predominantly right-footed, capable of cutting in and scoring strikes from range.
Eberechi Eze’s Arsenal release
Having played for several academies through his youth career, Eberechi Eze was actually once on the books at Arsenal.
His eventual release from the Gunners caused plenty of heartache, though, as he once revealed.
Speaking to The Independent, Eze said: “I was 13 [when released by Arsenal]. That was the worst one.
“I remember crying in my room for a solid week, my mum telling me that it’s going to be OK, but not being able to get over it.
“Then I went to Fulham, and I was finally starting to enjoy my football again. We played Arsenal a few months later, but when I went over to shake the academy manager’s hand, I started welling up. All the feelings came back.”
Eberechi Eze’s love for chess
Not too many footballers appear to be great lovers of chess, but Eberechi Eze seems to be the exception.
In 2025, the England international managed to win an amateur chess tournament set up by Chess.com, defeating other celebrities and personalities along the way.
Eberechi Eze’s wife
Izuthe Mulatto is the wife of Eberechi Eze, with the pair meeting when they were just teenagers.
The duo got married in 2022.
Eberechi Eze’s contract and wages
Eberechi Eze currently has a contract with Crystal Palace that lasts until 2027, meaning there are just two years remaining on his deal.
According to Capology, the England forward earns £100,000 per week, which is £5.2 million for the year.
Eberechi Eze’s release clause
It’s claimed that Eberechi Eze has a release clause in his Crystal Palace contract worth £67.5 million.
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