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Mikel Arteta has given plenty of youngsters the opportunity to stake their claim for a firstteam chance at Arsenal, but one of the academy talents has now been allowed to move on
Arsenal have allowed youngster Bradley Ibrahim to leave for Hertha Berlin on a permanent deal, just a few months after manager Mikel Arteta brought him in to train with the first team.
Ibrahim, a 19yearold defensive midfielder, made two matchday squads during last season’s Europa League run and was named on the bench for the Premier League victory over Burnley in November. He also captained Jack Wilshere’s under18 side during their run to last season’s FA Youth Cup final, where they were beaten by West Ham United.
A senior bow would not arrive, though, and Arsenal have agreed a permanent deal with Hertha in a move which suggests he didn’t quite do enough to convince Arteta. He isn’t the first Arsenal player to join the Bundesliga side during Mikel Arteta’s reign, with Matteo Guendouzi spending a season on loan in the German capital before eventually making a permanent switch to Marseille.
Hertha were relegated from the Bundesliga last season after losing a playoff against Eintracht Braunschweig. They currently sit in midtable in 2. Bundesliga, and Ibrahim becomes the second Englishman to join their squad after exEverton defender Jonjoe Kenny.
“We thank Bradley for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best with Hertha BSC,” Arsenal said in a statement confirming the move. The exit marks a stark change in fortunes for Ibrahim, after playing a behindcloseddoors friendly in November with football.london reporting that he had impressed the firstteam staff.
“Great to start 2024 with a win and an assist, Big year ahead,” Ibrahim had written on Instagram after helping Arsenal’s under21 side beat Middlesbrough in midJanuary.
He made eight appearances for the under21s this term, with the highlight coming against Brighton in October. He scored Arsenal’s opener and set up three further goals in an allaction first half as the young Gunners claimed a 63 victory.
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“I was very pleased about Hertha BSC’s interest,” Ibrahim said after being unveiled by his new club. “The club has a great history and offers young players the chance to establish themselves in professional football.”
Ibrahim might not be the only Arsenal youngster to secure a late move away from North London. Leftback Lino Sousa, another member of last season’s FA Youth Cup final side, is close to an Aston Villa switch.
Earlier in the window, young striker Mika Biereth joined Sturm Graz on loan for the remainder of the campaign. The Danish frontman spent the first half of the season with Motherwell, scoring six times in 14 Scottish Premiership outings.
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Mikel Arteta has given plenty of youngsters the opportunity to stake their claim for a firstteam chance at Arsenal, but one of the academy talents has now been allowed to move on
Arsenal have allowed youngster Bradley Ibrahim to leave for Hertha Berlin on a permanent deal, just a few months after manager Mikel Arteta brought him in to train with the first team.
Ibrahim, a 19yearold defensive midfielder, made two matchday squads during last season’s Europa League run and was named on the bench for the Premier League victory over Burnley in November. He also captained Jack Wilshere’s under18 side during their run to last season’s FA Youth Cup final, where they were beaten by West Ham United.
A senior bow would not arrive, though, and Arsenal have agreed a permanent deal with Hertha in a move which suggests he didn’t quite do enough to convince Arteta. He isn’t the first Arsenal player to join the Bundesliga side during Mikel Arteta’s reign, with Matteo Guendouzi spending a season on loan in the German capital before eventually making a permanent switch to Marseille.
Hertha were relegated from the Bundesliga last season after losing a playoff against Eintracht Braunschweig. They currently sit in midtable in 2. Bundesliga, and Ibrahim becomes the second Englishman to join their squad after exEverton defender Jonjoe Kenny.
“We thank Bradley for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best with Hertha BSC,” Arsenal said in a statement confirming the move. The exit marks a stark change in fortunes for Ibrahim, after playing a behindcloseddoors friendly in November with football.london reporting that he had impressed the firstteam staff.
“Great to start 2024 with a win and an assist, Big year ahead,” Ibrahim had written on Instagram after helping Arsenal’s under21 side beat Middlesbrough in midJanuary.
He made eight appearances for the under21s this term, with the highlight coming against Brighton in October. He scored Arsenal’s opener and set up three further goals in an allaction first half as the young Gunners claimed a 63 victory.
Are Arsenal making a mistake letting Bradley Ibrahim leave? Have your say in the comments section
“I was very pleased about Hertha BSC’s interest,” Ibrahim said after being unveiled by his new club. “The club has a great history and offers young players the chance to establish themselves in professional football.”
Ibrahim might not be the only Arsenal youngster to secure a late move away from North London. Leftback Lino Sousa, another member of last season’s FA Youth Cup final side, is close to an Aston Villa switch.
Earlier in the window, young striker Mika Biereth joined Sturm Graz on loan for the remainder of the campaign. The Danish frontman spent the first half of the season with Motherwell, scoring six times in 14 Scottish Premiership outings.
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