Edu Gaspar has given his thoughts on an Arsenal youngster after today’s official breaking news from the Gunners.
Hale End has proven to be a gold mine of talent for in recent years, with Bukayo Saka emerging as one of the best attackers in the world with Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson now established first-team players for Arsenal.
Whilst some promising players have slipped through Arsenal’s fingers, most recently teenage winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, the Gunners have done a good job in recent transfer windows in making the right decisions on what to do with some star prospects.
And the north London side have managed that again this week.
Arsenal announce new Karl Hein contract as Edu praises youngster
As per Arsenal’s official website, goalkeeper Karl Hein has signed a new contract with the Gunners, with sporting director Edu hailing the youngster following his decision to commit his future to the north London side.
At 22-years-old, Hein has established himself as Arsenal’s third-choice goalkeeper behind David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale, with the Estonia international only managing just one senior appearance for the Gunners.
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However, Hein signing a new deal with the Gunners suggest that there is a development plan in place for the youngster, with Edu seemingly excited to see how the shot-stopper will progress in the upcoming season, whether it be in north London or out on loan.
Edu said: “We’re very happy that Karl will continue his development as an Arsenal player. He’s an exciting prospect and a popular member of the squad. We look forward to seeing him progress to the next stage of his career.”
Loan move could be perfect for Hein this summer
Arsenal are clearly a huge fan of Hein with the goalkeeper signing a new long-term contract with the club, and it’s now up to the north London side to find the right loan move for the youngster this summer.
At 22, Hein should have tasted more senior football than he currently has, with the shot-stopper only going out on loan once in his career, an underwhelming spell with English side Reading.
And this summer, Arsenal need to find the right club for Hein to join on loan, with the youngster ready for the next step in his career and to hit that new stage in his development with the Gunners.