Arsenal sign teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool
The England U16 international has agreed scholarship terms and joins the Gunners' academy.
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Arsenal Football Club has confirmed the acquisition of teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool. Joseph has agreed to first-year scholarship terms and will join the Gunners' academy setup. This move follows his departure from Liverpool, where he had spent the last nine years in their youth ranks.
Player's background and decision
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The England Under-16 international rejected a similar scholarship offer from Liverpool before making his switch to north London. Joseph expressed his gratitude to his former club on Instagram, stating, "After nine unforgettable years, the time has come to say goodbye. Thank you for the memories, and for making my time here truly special. YNWA."
Arsenal announced his arrival, with a club statement reading: “Everyone at Arsenal would like to welcome Vincent to the club and looks forward to seeing him in action for us this season and beyond.” The club highlighted his potential, noting his "outstanding goalscoring record could prove important in such a push" for trophies at Academy level.
Goalscoring record
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Joseph is considered a highly-rated talent, having scored eight goals in nine appearances for England's U16 team. Last season, he also netted three times in two outings for Liverpool's U18 side. He has prior experience playing with Arsenal academy players Emerson Nwaneri and Charlie Phillips at international level.
Further academy signings
Joseph's transfer continues a trend of players moving between the academies of major English clubs. Arsenal has recently intensified its focus on youth recruitment. The club also confirmed a pre-contract agreement for Georgian forward Andria Bartishvili, set to join in 2027, and a £1 million deal for Blackburn striker Igor Tyjon. Earlier signings include James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye from Manchester United, Cardiff youngster Axel Donczew, and Crystal Palace forward Mylo Bernard.
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+Who has Arsenal signed from Liverpool?
Arsenal has confirmed the signing of teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool. He has agreed first-year scholarship terms and will join the club's academy. Joseph had spent nine years in Liverpool's youth ranks prior to his transfer.
+What is Vincent Joseph's goalscoring record?
Vincent Joseph is a highly-rated young striker. He scored eight goals in nine appearances for England's U16 team. Last season, he also scored three times in two games for Liverpool's U18 side.
+What other signings has Arsenal made for their academy?
Arsenal has also confirmed a pre-contract agreement for Georgian forward Andria Bartishvili to join in 2027 and completed a £1 million deal for Blackburn striker Igor Tyjon. They have also signed James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye from Manchester United.
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