Arteta '100 per cent' confident Lewis-Skelly will stay at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has stated he is '100 per cent' confident that Myles Lewis-Skelly will stay at Arsenal this summer. The 18-year-old midfielder, who broke into the first team during the 2024-25 season, has attracted attention from other clubs. Arteta's public endorsement signals Arsenal's intent to build around the young academy product as part of their long-term project. The comments come amid a broader summer of squad planning at the Emirates, with the manager keen to tie down emerging talent.
Read the full story at skysports.comArteta's emphatic public backing of Myles Lewis-Skelly is more than routine reassurance — it signals Arsenal's strategic commitment to a homegrown talent who emerged as one of the breakthrough stories of the season. By publicly dismissing the possibility of a departure, Arteta reinforces the club's identity as a developer of young players while sending a message to suitors that Lewis-Skelly is central to his plans. For Arsenal supporters, it represents continuity and faith in the academy pipeline that has become a hallmark of the Arteta era.
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