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Arsenal announce signing of Axel Donczew

Arsenal have completed the signing of Axel Donczew from Cardiff City, with the 16-year-old midfielder joining the club’s first-year scholarship intake.The Welsh youth international arrives having al...

Arsenal announce signing of Axel Donczew

Arsenal has officially signed 16-year-old midfielder Axel Donczew from Cardiff City. The Welsh youth international is set to join the club’s first-year scholarship intake, where he will continue his development at Hale End. Donczew has made two senior appearances for Cardiff, with his most recent coming against AFC Wimbledon in December.

At the age of 15 years and 234 days, he became Cardiff's youngest-ever player when he featured against Newport County in the EFL Trophy. Donczew has also represented Wales at the under-15 and under-16 levels, and he is eligible to play for Poland as well.

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