Arsenal give Nigerian defender professional contract (photos)

– Arsenal had handed a professional contract to a 18 year old contract 

– The 18 year old helped the U-18 side reach the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup

Nigerian youngster Marc Bola has has signed his first professional contract at Arsenal after impressing at youth level.

18 year old Nigerian defender Marc Bola

According to the Mirror UK, the 18-year-old defender has been in impressive form this season and helped the U18s side reach the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup.

The youngster is a product of Arsenal’s Hale End academy and he has been promoted to the club’s U-21 side.

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He also helped the Gunners’ U-19 team to the knockout stages of UEFA Youth League earlier this season.

Marc Bola who is represented by Base Soccer Agency took to twitter to announce the contract.

Pleased On Signing My First Professional Contract At My Dream Club @Arsenal❤️ http://pic.twitter.com/N42Wwo6RGl

— Marc Bola (@MarcBola27) April 7, 2016

Congratulations to @MarcBola27 on signing a new contract with @Arsenal http://bit.ly/1Nd2f9v http://pic.twitter.com/F1aLv35RhP

— Base Soccer Agency (@BaseSoccer) April 7, 2016

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