Revealed : Arsenal Snatched Nigerian Defender Olowu From Under The Noses Of Charlton Athletic

Premier League giants Arsenal snatched the highly-rated Nigerian youngster Joseph Olowu from under the noses of Charlton Athletic.

It has come to light that the central defender was poached by the Gunners after starring in a test game, while undergoing trials with the Addicks, and he has not regretted his decision to join the Emirates outfit.

“I was 13 years of age when I was spotted by Arsenal and I was actually playing for Charlton Athletic on a trial with them in a game against the Gunners,” Olowu told arsenal.com.
 
“Later that night the scout who actually took me to Charlton called and told my parents that Arsenal had invited me on a six-week trial with them. ”

The 16-year-old added : “I was playing as a defensive central midfielder but straight away I was asked to play centre back by the coaches at Hale End. 

“I was an Arsenal fan but was quite relaxed because I did not raise my hopes too high.”

Born in the United Kingdom to Nigerian parents, Olowu is eligible to represent Nigeria and England but has not been capped by the two nations.

He made his debut for Arsenal U23s in their 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in a pre-season fixture in July 2016.

Igho Kingsley

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