Ethan Nwaneri has embarked on another loan spell away from Arsenal after securing a late move to Borussia Dortmund, with the Germans assuring him that he would get sufficient game time.
All summer, Nwaneri had been one of their transfer targets, but Arsenal were reluctant to let him leave the Emirates, while BVB could not guarantee that he would play regularly. That initially made a move difficult, despite the German side’s interest in the youngster.
Dortmund increase their interest
However, after Giannis Konstantelias suffered a serious knee injury that could potentially see him miss the rest of the season, BVB pushed to sign Nwaneri. The situation created more space within their squad and increased the need for another attacking option.
There should now be enough room for Nwaneri to play at the German club, who have committed to giving him sufficient game time during his loan spell. The opportunity should allow the Arsenal youngster to gain valuable experience while continuing his development away from the Gunners.
Arsenal have only allowed Nwaneri to join Dortmund on loan because of their playing style, as well as the assurance that he would receive game time with the German side. The Gunners believe the move can benefit the player while ensuring that he continues to develop in an environment that suits his qualities.
Arsenal retain control
The men at the Emirates believe in Nwaneri, and they know they might need him during the second half of the season. That is why they have included a recall clause in the agreement, as reported by The Sun.
The clause could allow Arsenal to recall Nwaneri if he performs well and the Gunners need him, giving them the flexibility to bring him back during the campaign. It could also protect Arsenal if Dortmund fail to keep their word and do not give the youngster enough opportunities to play.
For Nwaneri, the move provides another chance to gain regular minutes and continue his development. For Arsenal, the recall clause ensures they retain an option to bring him back if circumstances change, while Dortmund have committed to providing the game time that was central to the agreement.
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Dortmund has a good record for developing players loaned to them. Nwaneri should do well there.
That would make a lot of sense if true.
this is the agreement they should have had last season. loan him first half and recall when needed
Great! I was concerned that he might not get enough playing time at Dortmund.
Unfortunately this could turn out to be another Nelson type saga with Nwaneri.
I’m pleased to see that the club have at least protected their own interests with this reported clause – I wonder why every loan deal doesn’t include this?
The only exception would be if it was a loan with the clause to buy of course.
I think Nwaneri has surprised our management how quickly he has come on physically and mentally matured. And how high his ceiling suddenly looks.
First season breakthrough wide right, where he did look very good. Second season tried him in what I would call the Anderson role, in the middle. It will be interesting where and how Schwarzgelben get the best from him.
What we all need to note – including the Minnie’s moaning about the window – Arsenal appear to have had a good window in the level below the next generation. There’s some nearly ready youngsters already here, if there is a door to the bench they are knocking on it. And some exciting wonderkids to join in 12 months – though I did read The Twins are not allowed to sign for us, but have been over to join in training.
Rather than doom and gloom for the first time I am beginning to feel we could be on cusp of a special period in our clubs history. Anyone else?
Ken1945,
Regards you’re question about all loan deals having a call back clause, I think sometimes the club that want to loan don’t like that clause.
As if the loaning team call said player back, the loaning club can be left in limbo regarding not having a player to replace them at short notice.
That’s my take on it anyway, for what its worth.
You are probably correct Derek, but as the player belongs to the parent club, they hold all the cards and they should dictate the terms.
Agree with you MG about the young players bought this window. Some smart recruitment there, especially given how hard it is to find experienced players we like for certain positions.
We have a whole new generation either in their early seasons as first team players (MLS, Dowman, Salmon, Nwaneri, Setford, Porter etc), or on the cusp of moving up, just as we see the current team hit their peak. We’ll see how it pans out!
I see who you are flagging. Below are our signings in this window,
* Elijah Upson – Tottenham Hotspur
* Habeeb Ogunneye – Manchester United
* Axel Donczew – Cardiff City
* James Scanlon – Manchester United
* Igor Tyjon – Blackburn Rovers
* Phoenix Blayney – Larne FC
Of which Tyjon and Scanlon could feature in cup squads, and Key-Dack and Jayden Dixon can’t be far from cup squads too.
Skelly, Dowman, and Nanweri and Salmon we know about, Skelly is a rotation option already, on strength of box to box ball carry through lines, killer passes, covers ground defensively and can tackle getting rave reviews from experts outside our club.
Other names to mention are The Twins and Barti who join next summer. The vast majority of all these names we have both come up with are attackers.
And it’s serious money payed for some of them, Barti and Dixon three million each.
Better to sell the boy
Just read his interview on the BVB website. He said he had spoken to Jobe Bellingham a few days ago about Dortmund and heard good things about the club. He also said that he likes to play an attacking role, close to the goal, and that he’s prepared to fight for his place.
Glad he’s signed for my German club, and shall look forward to watching him play when The Arsenal aren’t playing at 3pm on a Saturday.
Tell us a bit about your German club. Why nickname Prussian’s, when they are not based in the old Prussian territory?
Nanweri’s skills might not lend themselves to nearer the box, his motor and pace may better suit carrying the ball from a little deeper – just Anderson deep not Rice deep.
I would hazard a guess that it comes from the old Holy Roman Empire, as Borussia is Latin for Purssia. Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Russia at one time were all Prussian.
The reason why BVB would be my team in Germany is because I was born very near Dortmund when my dad was serving Queen and Country. Mind you, I do have Prussian blood in me due to my mum.
What I posted about Nwaneri was what he said in his first interview with BVB. Their Head Coach may have other ideas.
The release clause only becomes available in January apparently.