Overview
- The 18‑year‑old defender has left Tottenham and signed for Arsenal and will join the club’s pre‑season at Colney wearing squad number 57.
- Upson turned down a professional contract from Tottenham when his scholarship expired and chose to move after considering interest from other clubs.
- He told Arsenal.com that the main reason for his switch was the chance to train with and learn from first‑team centre‑backs William Saliba and Gabriel.
- Upson has captained Tottenham at youth level and represented England under‑18s, and he describes his game as strong in the air with a wide passing range and set‑piece threat.
- The deal was completed with only training compensation payable, a reminder that top clubs can recruit elite academy players at minimal direct transfer cost and that competition for young talent is intensifying.