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Arsenal’s 19-year-old Lewis-Skelly Signs Five-Year Deal Amid Big-Club Interest

8/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Myles Lewis-Skelly (19) said he wants to remain at Arsenal.
He signed a five-year contract in summer 2025 after a breakthrough 2024-25 season that helped Arsenal win their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, Arsenal are not actively trying to sell him.
The £75 million arrival of Bruno Guimarães adds midfield competition as Arsenal prepare for the Community Shield against Manchester City.

History

Historical Context

In 2003-04 Arsenal, under Arsène Wenger, became the “Invincibles” by winning the Premier League with 26 wins, 12 draws and no defeats, extending a club-record 49-game unbeaten run. The 2025-26 title, secured after Myles Lewis-Skelly’s breakthrough season, marked the first league triumph in 22 years and revived the club’s long-standing reliance on academy graduates alongside signings such as Thierry Henry.

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Story summary

Myles Lewis-Skelly (19) said he wants to remain at Arsenal.
He signed a five-year contract in summer 2025 after a breakthrough 2024-25 season that helped Arsenal win their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, Arsenal are not actively trying to sell him.
The £75 million arrival of Bruno Guimarães adds midfield competition as Arsenal prepare for the Community Shield against Manchester City.

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