Arsenal have decided to go down to their academy to get one of the best prospect of English football. 17-years-old Nathan Tormey will have the opportunity to play alongside top rated Arsenal stars like Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.
Arsenal announced the signing on their official website:
“Congratulations to Nathan Tormey, who has signed his first professional contract with the club. Nathan, 17, is a technically gifted and pacey winger.”
The press release further stated; “A boyhood Arsenal fan, he joined our Hale End academy at under-12 level.”
Nathan was formally at with Tottenham academy and decided to switch to the Emirates. He was delighted to make the switch and said on his twitter page that “he’s delighted to have signed his first professional contract.”
Nathan will continue is progress with the first team. Nathan will most likely feature in the Emirates cup for Arsenal next week. He will hope to convince Coach Arsene Wenger to get more playing time next season.
Arsenal are still hopeful of making more signings before the close of the window with Thomas Lemar of Monaco and Leicester Riyad Mahrez top targets.