Myles Lewis‑Skelly, the highly rated 18‑year‑old academy graduate, has officially signed a new five‑year contract with Arsenal, keeping him at the club until summer 2030 .

Myles Lewis‑Skelly, the highly rated 18‑year‑old academy graduate, has officially signed a new five‑year contract with Arsenal, keeping him at the club until summer 2030 .

The extension arrives amid reported interest from European heavyweights like Real Madrid, who had hoped to snap him up when his previous deal expired in 2026 .

 

Lewis‑Skelly first joined Arsenal’s famed Hale End academy at eight years old, progressing through the ranks before making his senior debut in September 2024—coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw at Manchester City . A fortnight later, he started in the 5–1 Carabao Cup win against Bolton and went on to make 39 appearances across all competitions in his breakthrough 2024–25 season .

 

Originally a central midfielder, Lewis‑Skelly was impressively redeployed as an inverted left‑back by Mikel Arteta, shining notably by scoring his first Premier League goal in the dramatic 5–1 hammering of Manchester City . His performances throughout the campaign earned him a senior England call‑up in March 2025, where he scored on his debut against Albania—becoming the youngest player ever to do so—and was named man of the match .

 

Reportedly one of the highest‑paid teenagers in world football, the deal was negotiated by his mother and agent, Marcia Lewis, with Arteta personally involved . Lewis‑Skelly seized the moment to express his gratitude:

 

> “I’m so proud and happy … I’m a fan and it’s like a dream come true … I want a legacy. I want to win everything there is to win in the game … stay grounded.”

 

 

 

For Arsenal, this renewal is part of a broader effort to secure their rising stars—including Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and Ethan Nwaneri—as they aim to build a core capable of sustaining domestic and continental success .

 

 

 

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