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Arsenal Poised to Sign Shamrock Rovers Teen Victor Ozhianvuna in Record €2m+ Deal

The 16-year-old will stay at Shamrock Rovers for roughly 15 months under a pre-contract shaped by post‑Brexit age restrictions.

Victor Ozhianvuna
Ozhianvuna of Shamrock Rovers in action against Niall Morahan of Bohemians in February
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Overview

  • Reports say the fee tops €2 million, eclipsing Tottenham’s outlay for Mason Melia to set a new League of Ireland benchmark.
  • David Ornstein is cited as reporting that Ozhianvuna has completed a medical, with the agreement expected to be formalized this week.
  • The pre-contract would see him remain with Rovers before a planned move to Arsenal in January 2027 after his 18th birthday.
  • Brexit rules preventing Irish minors from transferring to England before age 18 drove the deal’s structure and timeline.
  • Arsenal’s long-standing ties with Rovers put them in front of late interest from Club Brugge, and the clubs plan to increase his first-team minutes as he continues his development.