Manchester United Sign Teen Defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal
The 18-year-old England U-19 international joins United's first-team squad on a contract through 2029 with an option for an additional year.
- Ayden Heaven, 18, made his senior debut for Arsenal in October during a League Cup match against Preston North End.
- Heaven has signed a contract with Manchester United that runs until June 2029, with the option to extend for another year.
- The young defender, who can also play in midfield, will immediately join United's first-team squad under manager Ruben Amorim.
- Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox praised Heaven's talent and expressed confidence in his development within the club's strong youth system.
- Heaven is the second Arsenal academy player to join United in recent months, following the signing of 17-year-old Chido Obi-Martin in October.