Arsenal of England youngster, Zach Awe has provided a warm welcome embrace for fellow-Nigerian-born lad, Timi Davies into The Gunners’ under-18 squad, megasportsarena.com reports.
This is sequel to the keen relationship they have both kicked off from the beginning of training at Emirates Stadium, as he London-based English Premier League side put their youth players through the ropes.
Preparations have commenced early for all cadres in The Gunners’ developmental sector, as the 18s have started preparations for their first pre-season friendly, which will be this Saturday versus Chelmsford City at EMG Inspire Stadium.
Davis, who is a winger and Awe, a tall central defender, who signed his first professional contract with the club in February 2021 and will serve as a huge motivational presence for he new arrival, who donned jersey number 92 kit in the training session at London Colney.
Davis will be officially named as part of The Gunners’ academy scholars for the new season and the former Manchester City of England schoolboy will hope to continue the process of modeling his game after his idols – Neymar, Raheem Sterling and Ronaldinho.
The promising teenager will be a scholar for less than a year before signing his first professional contract, which will tie him to Arsenal for at least three seasons, time in which he will hope to grow rapidly and prove his relevance in the squad with the assistance of Awe.