Nigerian-born winger, Ethan Nwaneri has received an assurance that he will get an English Premier League winning medal with other members of Arsenal’s squad, despite his current status in a loan deal outside the club, Sports247 reports.
Although Nwaneri has found the going tough during his loan deal with Marseille and doubts linger over his chances of getting back into Arsenal’s mainframe ahead of next season, the youngster is favoured by regulations guiding distribution of medals.
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The rules allow a minimum of five matches by each player to qualify them for a title-winning medal, which Nwaneri is now entitled to because he played six games for The Gunners before they shipped him out to Marseille at the start of this year.
Incidentally, the revelation comes at a point, the Nigerian-born England youth international is reportedly drawing transfer attention from Borussia Dortmund of Germany, who are regarded as one of his ‘long-term admirers.’
Despite the link, Nwaneri’s next port of call remains uncertain, as additional information regarding his transfer value indicate that Dortmund might not readily agree to terms on a deal that they consider costly, due to the finances involved.
A report by Tribal Football further revealed, “Ending a 22-year wait without a league title will feel sweet for anyone associated with the club, and even Nwaneri, who has spent the second half of the season on loan at Marseille.
“Nwaneri will receive a Premier League winners’ medal, despite only making six appearances in the competition this term, with the rules stating that a player needs to make a minimum of five.
“The 19-year-old has only played a sporadic role for Marseille since joining the club in January, scoring twice in nine appearances, but Sky Germany has suggested that he may not even play for the Gunners next season.
“Nwaneri’s contract at the Emirates Stadium runs until 2030, and with the teenager commanding a high fee, Dortmund could be priced out of a transfer. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how this narrative unfolds.”
