Arsenal striker confirms summer exit with suitors Everton hovering
Arsenal forward Omari Benjamin has announced he is to leave the club in search of first-team football
Omari Benjamin pictured battling with George Hoddle during Arsenal’s FA Youth Cup fifth round clash with Cambridge United U18 on February 23, 2023. CREDIT: Jacques Feeney / Offside
Benjamin confirmed his departure from Arsenal this summer, heightening speculation about a potential move to Everton.
The Gooner has been charting Benjamin’s career, with the young gun making 16 Premiere League 2 appearances during season 2022-23, grabbing an impressive 11 goals, as well as helping his team to reach the 2023 FA Youth Cup final.
However, the talented 18-year-old forward has failed to kick-on this term, making only four appearance.
Benjamin shared his decision via an Instagram post on Monday, to mark the end of his five-year career with Arsenal Academy.
The Toffees had expressed interest in securing Benjamin on a long-term contract, and the Gooner udnerstands that the player’s representatives and the Goodison Park outfit are already working on a long-term deal.
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