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Wonderkid compared to Bukayo Saka now sends message to Arsenal fans after announcing exit

Billy Meyers

Sun 7 July 2024 16:45, UK

A Hale End graduate has now reached out to Arsenal fans after his exit from north London was confirmed.

The Gunners have produced many a talent in recent times, with Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly rising through the ranks.

Now – however – a gem who has been compared to Bukayo Saka is leaving Arsenal…

Amario Cozier-Duberry sends message to Arsenal fans

Amario Cozier-Duberry has now confirmed his exit from Arsenal.

There were whispers around two weeks ago which suggested that the 19-year-old could leave the Emirates Stadium this summer, and the teenager’s exit has now been confirmed as he prepares to join Brighton.

Writing on Instagram after his move to the Amex Stadium was made public, Cozier-Duberry stated: “Thank you to all the staff, coaches and my teammates at Arsenal for the last five years. I’m grateful for everything the club have done to guide me to where I am today. You’ll always have a special place in my heart.”

The England U19 international never made his senior debut for Arsenal, but did shine in the U21 ranks with goals and ten assists in 48 appearances.

It was end product such as that which led to Saka comparisons, as the claimed that coaches within Hale End liken Cozier-Duberry to the England international.

Newcastle were also keen to sign the teenager from Arsenal after hearing that he could depart – while Wolves showed interest too – although it is Brighton who have now won the race for his signature.

Mikel Arteta must be careful

Of course, it is hard to blood young talent when the margins are so fine in tense title races up against Manchester City – where there is little room to breathe.

However, Mikel Arteta does need to find a better pathway for young talent at Arsenal, or else more could follow Cozier-Duberry in leaving north London.

Some insiders at Arsenal even thought the aforementioned Nwaneri might leave before the Gunners managed to change his mind, and he eventually signed a new contract.

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Therefore, something does have to change if Arteta wants to ensure Hale End’s finest see their futures at the Emirates Stadium.