Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Nwakali, has joined Dutch side, MVV Maastricht, on loan for the 2016-17 season.
The 18-year-old officially joined the Gunners on Wednesday, after protracted negotiations, which seemed to drag on for months.
Nwakali shone at the U17 World Cup last year, putting him on Arsenal’s radar, but a loan was always going to be on the cards for this season.
MVV coach Ron Elsen said: “Kelechi is a multifunctional attacking midfielder with scoring ability and a nose for the ‘final pass’.
“Arsenal want him that to develop through playing at at senior level … in competitions where it really matters.”
Nwakali will join Arsenal teammate, Stefan O’Connor, in Holland after his move there earlier this month.
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