London, England – If you hear say dem wan take Arsenal young star, Max Dowman, no need to stress. Mikel Arteta, the Gunners coach, don yan say e no dey worry about rival clubs like Real Madrid wey dey eye the boy.
Na true, you fit only sign professional contract when you turn 17 for England, so Arsenal dey consider their academy talents well well. Dem don hear say scouts from Real Madrid don land for Dowman show, but no need to fear. Dowman na die-hard Arsenal fan, and him family too dey support the Gunners like no man business.
Now, the young talent dey wait to sign him first professional contract when e turn 16 next year. Arteta don confirm say Dowman, wey don already make him first-team debut at just 15 years, go stay put long-term. “I no dey think about losing Dowman,” Arteta talk. “What I dey hear from am and him family dey very positive.” (Wetin you go expect? Dat na family na football!)
Dowman make history as the second youngest player for Arsenal behind Ethan Nwaneri. Arteta dey ready to give young players chances if dem fit deliver, and with only 54 minutes of play this season, we fit see more of him.
The Gunners dey face serious injury issues for senior players, so opportunity dey knock for Dowman’s door. “We no get plenty options for front line,” Arteta don yan. “Gabriel Jesus dey out, Kai Havertz dey out, Martinelli still get him own wahala. Na now time for Dowman to shine.”
Meanwhile, Barcelona dey enjoy their own wahala with Pedri injury, but we go save dat gist for another day. For now, Gunners fans go dey hopeful as they watch their new gem, Max Dowman, dey shine under the spotlight.
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