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Manchester United have signed Arsenal wonderkid Ayden Heaven, who had been involved with the Gunners’ first-team last summer.
Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven has confirmed his decision to leave his boyhood club ahead of a proposed move to Manchester United. Heaven, an 18-year-old centre-back, has been part of Arsenal’s Hale End academy since the age of eight and has risen through the ranks to make his professional debut in the League Cup.
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In a heartfelt Instagram post, Heaven expressed his gratitude to Arsenal and its supporters. “As the time has come for me to move on, I wanted to say how grateful I am to the good people at Arsenal who supported me during my time with the club,” Heaven wrote. “As a North London boy, I lived the dream of training and playing at Hale End and London Colney, as well as making my professional debut in the League Cup. A big thank you too to Arsenal fans.”
Heaven’s departure comes as a blow to Arsenal, who had offered him a new contract in an attempt to keep him at the club. However, the young defender has decided to pursue a new challenge at Manchester United, where he is expected to sign a professional contract.
“Heaven has shown great potential and maturity beyond his years,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. “While we are sad to see him go, we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. He has been a fantastic talent and a great ambassador for our academy.”
Heaven’s decision to join Manchester United highlights the competitive nature of the Premier League, where clubs are constantly looking to strengthen their squads with young, promising talents. United’s interest in Heaven is a testament to his abilities and the potential they see in him.
Heaven’s move to Manchester United is a significant moment in his career, and it will be exciting to see how he develops at his new club.
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