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Arsenal Secure Max Dowman on Pre-Contract, Professional Deal Set for Age 17

Arteta’s endorsement highlights a clear pathway for the 16-year-old’s development, with a return from an ankle injury targeted for mid-February.

Overview

  • Arsenal announced that Max Dowman has signed scholarship terms and a pre-agreement that will convert to a professional contract when he turns 17.
  • The contract comes into effect on December 31, 2026, committing the highly rated winger-attacking midfielder to his boyhood club.
  • Dowman is rehabbing ankle ligament damage suffered in December, with reports indicating he is back on the grass and tracking a mid-February return.
  • He has made five senior appearances this season and set age records, including becoming the youngest Champions League player and Arsenal’s youngest starter.
  • Mikel Arteta described Dowman as “certainly one of the best” young talents he has seen, with the deal securing a player who had attracted interest from Europe.