While Ethan Nwaneri seemed on course to stay at Arsenal this season in order to establish himself there after a stint in Marseille, his future will ultimately be written far from London. According to Fabrizio Romano, Borussia Dortmund have reached a verbal agreement with the Gunners to welcome the young attacking midfielder on loan until the end of the season. The England international gave the green light to the operation.
This departure directly responds to the issue raised by Mikel Arteta around his playing time. The Arsenal coach explained that Nwaneri had to play regularly to continue his progress, while affirming that he wanted to keep him if the conditions were right. In Dortmund, the 19-year-old player will therefore have the opportunity to accumulate minutes and continue his development in a new environment, while the German club will fully cover his salary.
