Arsenal Football Club have confirmed the signing of Nigerian starlet Semi Ajayi who has been a free agent since leaving Charlton Athletic at the end of last season.
English-born Ajayi joins the Gunners on a two-year contract after impressing on a trial at the north London, having spent 10-years in Charlton academy.
The 19-year-old, who has earned 3 caps for Nigeria’s U/20, is still eligible to play for England having been born in the Crayford area of London.
The teenage defender revealed via his official Twitter account that he had signed for the club.
He tweeted: “Delighted to announce that I have officially signed for @Arsenal FC. Can’t wait to see what the next two seasons here have in store for me.”
A statement on Premier League club Arsenal’s official website confirmed the signing. “Semi Ajayi has joined the Arsenal Academy after impressing as a trialist with the Club,” it read.
