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Ethan Nwaneri has officially agreed to leave Arsenal and join Ligue 1 giants Marseille on a six-month loan deal, after struggling for game time at the Emirates.
The 18-year-old, who made history as the youngest player in Premier League history, has found first-team minutes hard to come by this season following the high-profile summer arrivals of Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke.
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Despite signing a new long-term contract until 2030 last August, Nwaneri has accumulated just 166 minutes of league action, failing to make the squad for Arsenal's last four fixtures.
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Nwaneri agrees to join Marseille on loan
According to Fabrizio Romano, the move was heavily facilitated by Mikel Arteta, who held personal discussions with Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi.
🚨💙🤍 Ethan Nwaneri to Olympique Marseille, here we go! Deal in place on loan until June.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 20, 2026
OM to cover salary + loan fee around €4m based on appearances.
De Zerbi spoke with Mikel Arteta about plans for Nwaneri, #AFC suggested OM as best option.
NO buy clause. Back in June. pic.twitter.com/dVwBxWsmqh
Arteta reportedly views the Italian’s attacking philosophy as the "ideal finishing school" for the Hale End graduate.
The deal is a straight loan with no option to buy, ensuring Nwaneri returns to North London in June.
Interestingly, the agreement includes a unique incentive structure: a sizeable loan fee of approximately €4 million that actually reduces the more Nwaneri plays, guaranteeing he receives the competitive experience Arsenal desires.
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