Arsenal has officially locked in the long-term future of one of their brightest young talents, Myles Lewis-Skelly. The 18-year-old has signed a new five-year contract that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2030. This deal, confirmed on June 26, 2025, follows an amazing breakout season where Lewis-Skelly became a key player in Mikel Arteta’s changing system.
As an Arsenal academy graduate and a lifelong supporter of the club, Lewis-Skelly made 39 appearances in all competitions during the 2024–25 season. He started as a midfielder but found a surprising yet effective role as an inverted left-back under Arteta, drawing comparisons to players like Oleksandr Zinchenko and João Cancelo. His smart tactics and technical skills helped him adapt to this new position, making him an important part of Arsenal’s build-up play.
One of his standout moments was a fantastic goal in a dominant 5-1 Premier League win over Manchester City, along with two assists in the UEFA Champions League—one against PSV Eindhoven and a memorable one against Real Madrid. His performances not only caught the attention of Europe but also earned him a spot on the England senior team, where he became the youngest player ever to score on his debut, scoring against Albania in March 2025.
The new contract, negotiated by his mother and agent Marcia Lewis, reportedly makes Lewis-Skelly one of the highest-paid young players in world football. Arsenal acted quickly to finalize the deal as interest grew from European giants, including Real Madrid, who had been closely watching his progress.
After the announcement, Lewis-Skelly expressed, “I’m so proud and happy to sign this new contract. Playing for Arsenal is like a dream come true. I grew up watching this club, and now I get to wear the shirt every week.”
With his future now secured, Arsenal fans can look forward to seeing Lewis-Skelly continue his rapid rise. As the Gunners aim for another title push, the teenager looks set to play a key role.
