It has been reported that Zach Awe is now set to leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
This comes from the Telegraph journalist Mike McGrath, who broke the story about his future at London Colney.
It seems like Zach Awe, who was involved in pre-season training with Arsenal is now ready to bid farewell to the club.
Zach Awe now set for Arsenal exit
The 19-year-old was considered as one of the most talented young players in the Gunners’ youth setup, alongside names like Ethan Nwaneri, Charlie Patino, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Charles Sagoe Jr.
Branded as a centre-back that is ‘composed in possession’ by youth team expert Jeorge Bird, Football Fan Cast even made the claim that he could replace Rob Holding.
However, that is not set to be the case any longer as Mike McGrath has indeed revealed that Zach Awe is readying himself for an exit from Arsenal.
“Arsenal centre-back, Zach Awe, 19, to leave club this summer for regular senior football. Teenager has been in matchday squads but allowed to leave when contract expires, similar situation to Charlie Patino who will depart. Awe has not been on loan but interest from Championship”, he said.
Arsenal know which young players to keep
While some Arsenal fans may not be particularly happy about the news that Zach Awe is set to leave, the club have an understanding on which young players to prioritise the most.
After all, the Premier League runners-up handed Ethan Nwaneri his record-breaking debut in the division at just 15 years of age.
Similarly, the likes of Charles Sagoe Jr., Reuell Walters and Mauro Bandeira have even been named on the bench a number of times.
Young players are increasingly eyeing moves elsewhere in search of regular first-team opportunities and there is not much that can be done to curb this very reality, as it has become a part and parcel of football.
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