Arsenal reward Tyreece John-Jules with new deal | OneFootball

Arsenal have handed Tyreece John-Jules a new deal after impressing at the club.

The 18-year-old, who is the nephew of actor Danny John-Jules signed his first Arsenal contract last year but due to his improvement, he has been handed better terms by the club.

He scored six goals with two assists in 17 games for the u23s last season from a forward position.

Speaking at the start of July, John-Jules, said he was hopeful of making his competitive debut this season.

“It was a good experience to get back on the pitch, I’ve missed playing for Arsenal out there and it was all about getting fitness and recovery today and I was delighted to get two goals,” he said after an Arsenal XI had played Boreham Wood.

“[I’m aiming to] stay injury free and keep my fitness up and hopefully get a chance in the first team, and if I do, take it. Hopefully, I can make my competitive debut this season and be a strong part of the under-23s team and then kick on.”

Although he played for the first team when they travelled to Dubai in March, he has yet to feature in a competitive match but should see chances this season in the Europa League and EFL Cup if Arsenal haven’t just renewed his contract ahead of sending him out on loan.