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FC·TRANSACTION·September 22, 2026 06:09 AM ET

Arsenal teenager Mishel Nduka completes move to Manchester City

Rejected long-term Arsenal offer in July

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 221 min read
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What happened: Mishel Nduka confirmed his move from Arsenal to Manchester City on Monday with an Instagram post captioned "City. Let's get to work." The 16-year-old midfielder had agreed the switch in July after turning down a new deal at Arsenal. He joins City on scholarship terms with a professional contract to follow.

Why it matters: Arsenal lose a prospect less than a year after his arrival from Charlton Athletic despite offering a long-term contract. City continue adding teenage talent to their academy pipeline. Arsenal remain due compensation because of Nduka's age, with the fee to be settled.

By the numbers: Age 16; 10 Arsenal U18 appearances in 2025/26; 1 UEFA Youth League debut; 2 Premier League 2 appearances for U21s.

What to watch: Watch for settlement of compensation terms and when Nduka debuts for City's U18 and Youth League sides.

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