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Marli Salmon has committed to a new contract with Arsenal, set to sign professional terms when he turns 17 in August.
Top Arsenal talent commits to new contract
Photo via Arsenal.com
Arsenal have confirmed that youth defender Marli Salmon has put pen to paper on a pre-contract agreement with the club, ahead of signing professional terms when he turns 17 later this year.
Young players are only eligible for professional contracts once they turn 17, so Salmon is currently unable to officially commit. But this pre-contract deal effectively confirms that heāll do so as soon as heās able.
The standard length of contract for a professional deal is three years, with restrictions in place to prevent anything beyond that. So when Salmon does sign his new deal officially, it will likely last until 2029.
Photo via Salmon on Instagram
āItās a very big moment for me, for my family as well,ā Salmon told Arsenal.com. āIām very proud. Iāve been at the academy since I was nine and I just want to give everything to the club.
āIām an Arsenal supporter, and Iāve had some great memories so far. Iām so proud to have made my debut this season, I just want to keep pushing on still, keep my levels high and try to get as much experience as I can in the first team.ā
Salmon made his first-team debut for Arsenal this season, coming off the bench in the Champions Leagueās League Phase in December. Heās since been on the bench for four further Champions League matches, as well as playing three times in the FA Cup.
Premier League chances have been harder to come by, but Salmon has made the bench for three league games and one League Cup game.
Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter
One of Arsenalās top young talents, itās certainly great news to see Salmon commit his future to the club. The Gunners will likely try to get the defender to sign a new five-year contract once he turns 18, but todayās announcement ties him down for at least the next few years.
Marli Salmon's new contract with Arsenal will take effect when he turns 17 in August, allowing him to sign professional terms.
Marli Salmon turns 17 in August, at which point he will officially sign his professional contract with Arsenal.
Marli Salmon's commitment indicates Arsenal's focus on developing young talent and securing promising players for the future.

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