Arsenal have confirmed that 18-year-old defender Myles Lewis-Skelly has signed a new long-term contract, cementing his place as one of the club’s most promising young talents.
Though the exact length of the deal was not disclosed, the announcement underscores the club’s confidence in the academy graduate, who made his first-team debut last season and has since emerged as a standout prospect in the Premier League.
“I Want a Legacy,” Says Rising Star
Speaking on Thursday, Lewis-Skelly expressed lofty ambitions and a grounded mindset:
“I want a legacy. I want to win everything there is to win in the game. I want to win trophies on the biggest stages whilst being a person that’s always learning and stays grounded, which is so important.”
The teenager joined Arsenal’s Hale End Academy at the age of eight and made his senior debut in September against Manchester City. Since then, he has accumulated 39 first-team appearances, also earning a call-up to represent England at youth international level.
Arsenal’s Faith in Homegrown Talent
Lewis-Skelly’s extension continues Arsenal’s tradition of nurturing homegrown talent, following in the footsteps of stars like Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe.
The deal highlights the club’s strategy under Mikel Arteta and Sporting Director Edu Gaspar to build a competitive squad with a strong foundation in youth.
With the Gunners pushing for major silverware and Champions League success, Lewis-Skelly’s development will be closely watched as he aims to become a mainstay in Arsenal’s defence for years to come.