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Borussia Dortmund has officially announced the loan signing of 19-year-old Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri for the remainder of the 2026-27 season, with no purchase option included. The move was prompted by a long-term injury to Dortmund midfielder Giannis Konstantelias. Sporting Director Lars Ricken described Nwaneri as a highly talented and technically outstanding midfielder, stating the deal was the best sporting option completed shortly before the transfer window closed. Nwaneri, who joined Arsenal's academy at age 8, made history in September 2022 as the youngest player ever to appear in England's top flight at 15 years, 5 months, and 28 days old. He has accumulated 51 professional appearances and 10 goals, including a loan spell at French Ligue 1 side Marseille last season where he made 11 appearances and scored 2 goals. Nwaneri is currently a member of the England U21 national team, playing alongside Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham.
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Hupu Football News — September 2nd
Borussia Dortmund has issued an official statement confirming the loan signing of Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri. The move comes in response to the injury absence of Giannis Konstantelias.
The 19-year-old midfielder will remain on loan at Dortmund until the end of the 2026-27 season.
Dortmund Sporting Director Lars Ricken explained:
"By signing Ethan on loan, we have successfully brought in a highly talented and technically outstanding midfielder. Given that Giannis Konstantelias will be sidelined for a long time, we needed to strengthen the squad again in the short term. For us, signing Ethan is the best choice from a sporting perspective. We are very pleased to have completed this deal shortly before the transfer window closed."
Player Background
- Nwaneri joined Arsenal's academy at age 8 and progressed through the ranks.
- In September 2022, he made his Premier League debut at just 15 years, 5 months, and 28 days old, becoming the youngest player ever to appear in England's top flight.
- He has accumulated 51 professional appearances and scored 10 goals.
- In the second half of last season, he was loaned to Ligue 1 side Marseille, where he made 11 appearances and scored 2 goals.
- Nwaneri is currently a member of the England U21 national team, alongside Dortmund player Job Bellingham.
Source: Dortmund Official Website
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Borussia Dortmund signs Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on season-long loan for €5 million total cost