Arsenal’s young talent, Bradley Ibrahim, has completed a permanent transfer to the German side Hertha Berlin. The versatile midfielder has definitely been impressive as he showcased his skills during the 2022/2023 campaign, earning a spot in the first-team matchday squad. He served as a substitute against Burnley and in two UEFA Europa League group stage matches against Bodo/Glimt and PSV Eindhoven.
While frequently training with the first team, Ibrahim fully embraced regular participation in the U21s during this season as well. His performances in this capacity have consistently met a high standard, marked by several impressive assists, and had good chances to progress to the first team in time.
During the previous season, Ibrahim played a big part in the U18s journey to the FA Youth Cup final, benefitting from the guidance of Jack Wilshere. As the captain of the under-18s, he made 25 appearances across various academy competitions, leaving a lasting impact with an impressive run that culminated in reaching the FA Youth Cup final.
The departure of Ibrahim at this crucial stage of his development is a big disappointment for Arsenal, but all we can do is wish him well for his future career.
Daniel O
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Yes, it’s sad but we can’t keep them all…
Or play any of them….
Am really disturded by Arteta doing transfer businesses ,notibly the decision to buy Havertz and waste such a big amount for one player and another disaster buy was F.Vieira…and now we cant buy another player…..Such a bad decision
Seems like we have given another player away for free today. The useless Runarson.
I remember when it used to be “We don’t sign superstars we make them.” A Wenger quote and something I took pride in, bringing in and developing young talent.
Now it seems we sell youth to balance the books. It would be nice to see them given a chance before selling them off.
Imagine having 2 promising youth players in place of Elneny and Cedric; neither of which play. The young players could train and progress in Arteta’s system before deciding to keep, loan, or sell.
Patino and Walters are 2 good examples to replace Elneny and Cedric on the roster.
Youngest team in the league last season (which almost won us the league) and third youngest this season.
Yet this bizarre delusional narrative that youth doesn’t get a chance under Arteta. It’s an outright lie.
Perhaps I should say “Academy Players” as a more accurate term. I noticed you completely ignored my suggestion of replacing players who don’t play with academy youth for inclusion and development.
What do you mean by “Youth?” 25 year old Nketiah? 25 year old White? Jesus? do you count these players as “youth?”
So far Arteta has shown a real knack of being a typical checkbook manager; easier to spend owner’s money than to develop academy talent.
Also the “youth that got a chance” did so by proving themselves under Emery before Arteta arrived; Martinelli, Saka, ESR for example.
I can’t think of a single academy player he has developed, fostered, or brought in and improved in the first team.
How many youth has Arteta drafted into the first team in four years? Name them
All the young players were in the team or bought!!!!!!
I agree with you. Arteta should allow the unused old players to leave the club instead of wasting our young talents . For example keeping Patino is better than Elneny in all ways
We applaud Chelsea for selling youth players, but abuse Edu and Artetafor doing same. Some Arsenal fans are toxic
I dont know anyone who is applauding Chelsea for selling their youth ?
Chelsea also have actually integrated some of their youth. Solanke, Mount, Gallagher, Ake, Loftus cheek etc. All played recently for Chelsea, from their accademy.
How many of them stayed?
Stayed or not Sue, they played and attracted decent fees. Something else we are not doing.