Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly made a bold decision at just 14 years old, turning down an early scholarship offer from the club—not due to a lack of commitment, but because of a long-term development plan set by his family.
Lewis-Skelly has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Gunners, making 21 appearances and establishing himself as a key part of Mikel Arteta’s squad. He made his senior debut against Manchester City in September, in a heated 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium, where he made headlines for receiving a yellow card while warming up as a substitute.
His rise continued with a standout performance against City in a 5-1 victory, where he scored his first goal for the club and cheekily mimicked Erling Haaland’s celebration—widely seen as a response to the Norwegian striker’s dismissive remarks toward him earlier in the season.
A recent report by The Standard’s Simon Collings has shed light on how Arsenal attempted to secure Lewis-Skelly on scholarship terms two years early, but his parents opted for a more conventional path to allow him further development before committing.
