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Ethan Nwaneri Scores 13 Minutes Into Marseille Debut After Arsenal Loan

Arsenal sent the 18-year-old to OM to gain first-team minutes under Roberto De Zerbi.

Overview

  • Arsenal confirmed Nwaneri’s loan to Olympique de Marseille until the end of the 2025/26 season after limited game time in North London.
  • The teenager started against Lens on Saturday and scored 13 minutes into a 3-1 Ligue 1 victory, impressing home fans and French media.
  • Mikel Arteta said the move followed discussions with Nwaneri, his family and agent, stressing the need for minutes to support his development.
  • Roberto De Zerbi described Nwaneri as a talented player who could play immediately, and he handed the loanee a debut start one day after arrival.
  • Reports say the deal has no purchase option and includes appearance-linked fees of about €1.5m guaranteed, potentially rising to roughly €4m, with Nwaneri under contract at Arsenal until 2030.