Young Nigerian winger Xavier Amaechi has signed his first professional contract at Arsenal.
Amaechi’s signing was announced on Arsenal’s official website on Friday with a picture of him and Arsene Wenger while putting pen to paper.
A statement on Arsenal’s website reads: “Talented winger Xavier Amaechi has signed his first professional contract with the club.
“Xavier, who turned 17 today, has featured for both our under-23s and under-18s this season.
“He has been at the club since the age of 12, having joined us in August 2013.