According to NBC Sports, Arsenal has confirmed that teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri will spend the remainder of the 2026 season on loan at French club Marseille. The move is seen as a strategic step to provide the highly-rated midfielder with regular first-team football as Arsenal pushes for the Premier League title. Nwaneri is among several young Gunners being sent out to gain experience in top European leagues.
The Punch Online corroborated the transfer, quoting club sources: “Arsenal sent several players out on loan to gain experience, including Ethan Nwaneri to Marseille.” Transfermarkt (via social media trackers) confirmed the deal was finalized late Friday night, noting: “Nwaneri’s development is a priority for Arteta, but the current title race leaves little room for rotation.”
Echotitbits take:
Marseille is a “pressure cooker” environment, making it the perfect testing ground for Nwaneri. If he can handle the intensity of Ligue 1, he’ll return to North London ready to challenge for a starting spot next season. It’s a bold move that shows Arsenal is serious about long-term talent management even while chasing immediate trophies.
Source: Arsenal — https://www.arsenal.com/news/ethan-nwaneri-joins-marseille-loan/ January 30, 2026
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