Photo: After eight years at Charlton, Nigerian midfielder joins Arsenal on schoolboy deal

Mishel Nduka's move to Arsenal is now done and dusted, with Gunners youth team guru Jeorge Bird reporting that the talented midfielder has been unveiled by the north London club after completing his transfer. 

By joining Arsenal on schoolboy terms, the Nigerian midfielder ended his eight-year association with Charlton Athletic.

Nduka bid farewell to the Addicks on social media over the weekend, expressing gratitude to his family and the Charlton Athletic staff who supported him throughout his journey.

Arsenal Academy manager Per Mertesacker was present at the signing ceremony of Nduka, who will begin his career with the club's U16 side.

Nduka was among the spectators at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as Arsenal came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Manchester City.

He will link up with fellow midfielder of Nigerian descent Emerson Nwaneri at Arsenal U16 team.

Nduka’s long-term ambition is to secure a professional contract in the coming years, following in the footsteps of several academy graduates of Nigerian descent who have progressed from Hale End into Arsenal's first team squad, including Alex Iwobi, Chuba Akpom, Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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