Arsenal Enter Talks With Wonderkid Amario Cozier-Duberry Over New Contract
Arsenal have entered talks with wonderkid Amario Cozier-Duberry over a new contract amid interest from several rival clubs, according to reports. Cozier-Duberry, who can operate as a winger or attacking midfielder, is wanted by teams in the Premier League and across Europe, who are monitoring his situation. It has been reported that discussions are ongoing between the club and the 18-year-old and Arsenal are plotting further talks in the coming weeks and months.
Cozier-Duberry’s current deal expires at the end of the season and Arsenal are keen to keep the talented youngster at the Emirates. He joined Arsenal’s Hale End academy at the age of 14 in 2019 after the Gunners poached him from Chettle Court Rangers. While he is yet to make his professional senior debut, he has featured for the Arsenal first team in friendly matches and has impressed in the club’s youth sides. The England U19 international has been described as ‘unplayable’ and a player who can ‘make things happen’ by Arsenal U18s boss Jack Wilshere.
Cozier-Duberry played a key role during Arsenal’s 2022-23 FA Youth Cup campaign, registering five goals and three assists across six matches before the north Londoners lost to West Ham in the final. He signed his maiden professional deal with the first team in June 2022 and was part of the pre-season squad which toured across the United States this summer.
Cozier-Duberry will next be hoping to make his professional debut for Arsenal having been an unused substitute in several Premier League matches last term. The youngster has already made a name for himself at Arsenal and is being tipped for a bright future in the game.
Arsenal are hoping to tie down Cozier-Duberry to a long-term deal and fend off interest from rival clubs. It remains to be seen whether they will be successful in their efforts, but it is clear that they are keen to keep hold of one of their most promising young talents.
The Gunners have a proud tradition of bringing through young players and Cozier-Duberry could be the latest to make his mark at the Emirates. With talks underway, Arsenal fans will be hoping that Cozier-Duberry commits his future to the club and fulfils his potential in north London.