Arsenal don win race to sign young centre-back Elijah Upson, wey decide to leave Tottenham Hotspur academy.
The 18-year-old don dey with Spurs since he be eight years old, but he choose to move to North London rivals.
Upson don agree long-term contract with Arsenal, and announcement go come next week. Arsenal go pay training compensation only.
His father na Matthew Upson, former England international wey play for Arsenal too. Elijah Upson na centre-back, just like im papa.
Last season, Upson play for Tottenham U18, U19, and U21 teams. Spurs want am to sign new contract, but he decide to leave.
Many clubs dey interested, including Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund. But Upson choose Arsenal after visiting training ground with im family.
Upson also represent England at youth level, and he be national 100 metres sprinting champion.
This move show how youth football dey competitive for North London. Arsenal don beat dem rivals to sign a player wey show promise for Tottenham.
Upson go join Arsenal academy first, as he continue to develop. He get chance to follow im papa footsteps and make im own name.
