18-year-old ex-Tottenham academy defender Upson joins Arsenal on free transfer

Published Jul 17, 11:07 PM UTC

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Tottenham Hotspur academy defender Elijah Upson, 18, has signed for North London rivals Arsenal after his contract expired in June 2026. The English youth international, who anchored the defense in UEFA Youth League fixtures, rejected fresh terms from Tottenham amid stalled negotiations. Prominent journalist Luca Bendoni confirmed the move, with Arsenal paying only a mandatory training compensation fee. Upson also evaluated offers from Bayern Munich and Chelsea before choosing Arsenal. The departure is seen as a significant blow to Tottenham's developmental structure and a bitter pill for fans due to the direct rivalry.

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Original headline: 18-year-old former Tottenham youngster whose contract expired in June, joins rivals Arsenal

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