Arsenal wonderkid who’s just FOURTEEN called up to first team training as fans say ‘Arteta is building a dynasty’
ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta called up a young prospect to first-team training ahead of the Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
The Gunners host the Cherries on Saturday at the Emirates as they chase their first Prem title since their Invincibles triumph in 2004.
And Arteta included Under-18 starlet Max Dowman who joined his senior squad for today’s training session at the young age of 14.
Dowman plays as an attacking midfielder and can also operate on the right wing.
The teenager’s inclusion brought a big smile on the Arsenal fans’ face as many believe the Spanish tactician is already building the team’s future.
One supporter tweeted: “Incredible heights Max is reaching already. One of the youngest to ever train with Arsenal’s 1st team.”
Another commented: “Unbelievable level.”
A third wrote: “Mikel Arteta is building a football dynasty, he will dominate this league for a very long period of time.”
This one said: “This is genuinely incredible.”
And that one stated: “That’s crazy. He’s playing with players twice his size and strength.”
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Dowman has made three appearances for Arsenal’s Under-16 side and has also registered one goal as well as four assists in five matches for the Under-18s.
Arteta is very big on giving opportunities to young players at the Emirates.
Ethan Nwaneri, 17, made history two years ago when he became the youngest ever player to compete in the Premier League at the age of 15.
Nwaneri came off the bench and helped the North Londoners beat Brentford 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.