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<\/p>\nMarseille recently landed Ethan Nwaneri on loan from Arsenal and the teenager netted on his debut, scoring in last Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Lens<\/p>\n
16:23, 26 Jan 2026Updated 16:25, 26 Jan 2026<\/p>\n
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Ethan Nwaneri will return to Arsenal following the conclusion of his Marseille loan(Image: )<\/p>\n
Marseille president Pablo Longoria has conceded the French giants never stood a chance of negotiating a permanent transfer option for Ethan Nwaneri<\/a>.<\/p>\n Last week, OM pounced to secure a loan deal for Nwaneri with Arsenal<\/a> that will run until the end of the season.<\/p>\n The teenager also got off to the best possible start, netting just 13 minutes into his debut for Robert De Zerbi’s side in the 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over Lens.<\/p>\n Speaking to The Telegraph<\/a>, Longoria has since confessed the agreement was only ever going to be a straight loan, even if Marseille had been interested in a permanent transfer.<\/p>\n Longoria said: \u201cAn option to buy? Let\u2019s be very clear about one thing: an option to buy is unrealistic. He is one of Arsenal\u2019s main assets for the future. For us, the value lies in his talent and his sporting performances.<\/p>\n \u201cFor Arsenal<\/a>, it\u2019s about his contribution to the game, and for the player, it\u2019s a step in his progression and the fact of being coached by Roberto.”<\/p>\n FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n Nwaneri curled a perfectly-placed effort to send the Stade Velodrome into raptures last weekend – his second goal of the season.<\/p>\n De Zerbi, who held talks with Mikel Arteta about a deal prior to its formalisation, is delighted to have landed the England U21 international.<\/p>\n “Nwaneri is a very high-level player, but he will become a great player,” the former Brighton boss said.<\/p>\n “I am very happy. We played a first half of great quality. Both new signings had a good game, they are two very strong players.”<\/p>\n Ethan Nwaneri netted on his Marseille debut(Image: Photo by Miguel MEDINA \/ AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Nwaneri had felt minutes hard to come by at Arsenal this season despite recently starting the 4-1 FA Cup win at Portsmouth.<\/p>\n Even though he’s departed the Gunners on loan in the midst of their Premier League title charge, he will still qualify for a medal if they were to go the distance.<\/p>\n Arsenal made it clear they would not be open to negotiating a buy-option clause because they still believe Nwaneri has a big future at the Emirates Stadium. He will return to north London this summer when his future will be reassessed.<\/p>\n Nwaneri shared his delight after netting on his OM debut, stating: I saw the space, I took advantage, I accelerated and felt there was an opportunity to score. I’m very happy for myself and for the supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n We’ve launched a new Arsenal podcast ‘Seeing Red’ with chief football writer John Cross and Arsenal reporter Tom Canton.<\/p>\n Each week, they will dive deep into the biggest topics as they follow Mikel Arteta’s side every step of the way – and will also discuss nostalgic flashbacks before each fixture.<\/p>\n It’s a great time to be an Arsenal fan, with the Gunners flying high under Arteta as they look to win silverware this season.<\/p>\n The North Londoners are going strong in the Premier League and Champions League – and they’re also in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.<\/p>\n We’ll provide insight and reaction – and have fun along the way – as Arsenal target the biggest trophies this season.<\/p>\n No stone will be left unturned. VAR controversy? Poor performances? Unsung hero who deserves praise? Fixture chaos? We’ll have it all covered.<\/p>\n![\"Marseille's](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_EN.jpg\")
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