While most 18-year-olds are thinking about university or what’s next after school, Myles Lewis-Skelly just signed a brand-new long-term contract with Arsenal—cementing his place as one of the Premier League’s most exciting young talents.
The breakthrough left-back has officially committed his future to the Gunners after a remarkable debut season that caught everyone’s attention—including Real Madrid’s.
A Breakout Year That Changed Everything
It’s hard to believe Lewis-Skelly only made his senior debut in September, during a high-stakes clash against Manchester City.
Since then, he’s become a regular feature in Mikel Arteta’s side, notching up an impressive 39 appearances in his first full season.
His rapid rise through the ranks made it clear: this wasn’t just a one-season wonder.
Arsenal clearly agreed, rewarding the young star with a significant pay increase and a long-term deal to keep him in North London.
International Recognition and Record-Breaking Moments
His performances didn’t just impress at club level.
In March, Lewis-Skelly made his senior England debut and didn’t waste a second of it—scoring in a 2-0 win over Albania and becoming the youngest player ever to score for the Three Lions on debut.
Since then, he’s added two more caps to his name, and the buzz around his name only continues to grow.
In the Running for Major Honors
Earlier this week, the rising star’s name appeared on a prestigious shortlist.
Lewis-Skelly is among the six players nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award—a clear sign that his talent hasn’t gone unnoticed.
He’s joined by fellow nominees Ethan Nwaneri, Morgan Rogers, Liam Delap, Dean Huijsen, and Milos Kerkez.
Not bad company for someone who only stepped onto the senior stage a few months ago.
A Busy Summer at the Emirates
Lewis-Skelly’s contract isn’t the only piece of business Arsenal have been handling.
Just last week, the club announced that Gabriel Magalhaes had signed a new four-year deal keeping him at the club until 2029.
However, not all negotiations are going smoothly. Talks with midfielder Thomas Partey have reportedly stalled.
His current contract is set to expire at the end of this month, and while the club has offered him a new deal, it comes with a slightly reduced salary—leading to an uncertain outcome.
Arsenal Betting on Youth and Stability
For manager Mikel Arteta, tying down a promising young player like Lewis-Skelly is a strong statement about the club’s direction.
With academy graduates like him and Ethan Nwaneri stepping up, Arsenal seems fully committed to building a squad that blends youth with experience—and they’re giving these youngsters every opportunity to thrive.
And as far as Lewis-Skelly goes? He’s just getting started.