Arsenal have given young defender Marc Bola, who has England and Nigeria nationalities, a first-ever professional contract. Everyone at Arsenal looks forward to Marc’s continued development at the club,” announced ‘The Gunners. The youngster himself tweeted his delight.
“Pleased on Signing My First Professional Contract At My Dream Club,” he said.
The 18-year-old defender, helped the U18s reach the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup this season, has come through the Arsenal Academy.
He was recently promoted to the Arsenal U21s.
The central defender or left back is athletic and very good in the air.
Only recently, the North London club finalised on a transfer of 17-year-old Kelechi Nwakali after he led Nigeria to clinch a record fourth FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile.
