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Arsenal Agree Record Deal to Sign 16-Year-Old Irish Starlet

Arsenal agreed a record-breaking deal to sign 16-year-old Victor Ozhianvuna from Shamrock Rovers, with a transfer set for January 2027.
The deal follows Arsenal's long-term tracking of Ozhianvuna, whose development and EU citizenship require him to stay at Shamrock Rovers until he turns 18.
Ozhianvuna, a versatile midfielder and attacker born in Tallaght, has made 15 senior appearances, scored in the FAI Cup, and represented Ireland U18 internationally.
Ozhianvuna has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal after completing his medical and choosing Arsenal following a visit to their training ground and meeting academy head Per Mertesacker.
The record fee, reportedly exceeding £1.6 million and potentially rising to £4 million with add-ons, reflects Arsenal's push to expand recruitment in Ireland and develop young talent safely.

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