Max Dowman has agreed to sign scholarship terms with Arsenal.
The 15-year-old is one of the best young players on the planet and is already a part of the Gunners’ first-team squad.
Dowman is so talented that several top clubs in world football were interested in his services. That is why Arsenal were desperate to secure his future.
Now, that has been done, despite the possibility of joining a club like Barcelona.
Arsenal star Max Dowman’s dad’s four-word message to Barcelona and Chelsea
Max Dowman is the future of Arsenal.
The youngster is a superstar in the making, and his performances at senior level – in pre-season and since the start of this campaign – have been really impressive.
David Ornstein has now revealed that Arsenal have reached an agreement with Dowman to sign scholarship terms, with a professional contract set to follow that once he turns 17 in December 2026.
It has been claimed that the teenager could’ve joined any other club for more money, but he chose to stay at the Emirates.
Now, Hand of Arsenal has revealed on X that Spanish giants Barcelona and Premier League rivals Chelsea would’ve both been interested in signing him.
However, Dowman’s dad, who handled the negotiations, made it clear to them that they shouldn’t even consider an approach to sign his son.
The four words that the youngster’s father said to those clubs, according to the insider, were: “Arsenal is our club.”
Max Dowman is still on track to break a big record
Dowman has made his Premier League debut already for Arsenal, and he got minutes in the Carabao Cup win against Port Vale as well.
The Gunners’ academy star has also been involved in the Champions League matchday squad on two occasions, but he is yet to make his debut.
If Mikel Arteta hands him that opportunity in one of their next three European games, Dowman will become the youngest player to make an appearance in the history of the Champions League.
Two of Arsenal’s next three games in the competition are against Slavia Prague and Club Brugge, which are both winnable fixtures.
We think Dowman will get to make his debut in one of those games and break the record, which is currently held by Youssoufa Moukoko.
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