Overview
- Marseille and Arsenal have agreed a deal for the 18-year-old to join on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, with the move now being finalized after he traveled to France following the Inter match.
- The agreement includes a sizeable, appearance-linked loan fee reported at roughly €3–4 million, with Marseille covering his salary in full.
- Mikel Arteta acknowledged Nwaneri was not playing enough and backed a development-focused solution after positive talks with Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi.
- Nwaneri has 12 appearances this season, all starts outside the Premier League, after making 37 outings last season as competition increased with arrivals such as Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke.
- Arsenal resisted permanent proposals and interest from other clubs including West Ham and Crystal Palace, retaining control through a contract running to 2030.