Axel Donczew completes Arsenal move

We’re delighted to announce the signing of 16-year-old midfielder Axel Donczew.

The young Welshman joins us from Cardiff City as part of our first-year scholarship intake.

The player has also signed a pre-contract agreement that will lead to him signing professional terms with us.

Our new midfielder made history last season when he made his professional debut for the Bluebirds aged just 15 years and 234 days, making him the youngest player in Cardiff's history as he appeared in a Welsh derby against Newport in the EFL Trophy.

Axel has spent his whole career with Cardiff so far, and has represented Wales at under-15s and under-16s levels, and is also eligible to represent Poland at international level.

With a mix of youth and international experience under his belt, Axel moves to north London looking to continue his development at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.

Everyone at Arsenal wishes Axel luck as he begins his Arsenal career.