Midtylland confirm free transfer of Arsenal academy 21yo | OneFootball

Arsenal academy goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has signed for FC Midtjylland following the expiry of his contract with the Gunners.

Ovie Ejeheri signing for FC Midtjylland (Photo via FCM.dk)

FC Midtjylland confirmed this week that they’ve completed the signing of Ovie Ejeheri, who left Arsenal this summer.

The 21-year-old goalkeeper has signed a five-year deal with his new club, moving as a free agent after Arsenal confirmed his release at the start of June.

Ejeheri had reached the end of his Gunners contract, and the decision was made to part ways.

SWINDON, ENGLAND: Ovie Ejeheri of Arsenal passes the ball during the Papa John’s Trophy match between Swindon Town and Arsenal U21 at County Ground on September 07, 2021. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)

“Midtjylland is a club with big ambitions and one of the biggest clubs in Scandinavia,” Ejeheri said.

“I really enjoyed my time in Finland last season – both on and off the field – and I see it as a good opportunity to come to Danish football, where I see many similarities, but of course also differences.

“Now I am looking forward to working with the whole group and especially the talented goalkeepers who are at the club.”

Ovie Ejeheri playing for SJK (Photo via Ejeheri on Instagram)

Ejeheri spent that time in Finland on loan with SJK Seinajoki in the second half of the 2022/23 campaign, making 18 appearances and keeping nine clean sheets.

The goalkeeper had previously impressed in non-league football on loan with Chelmsford City.

Yet for whatever reason, those loans didn’t lead to anything more in 2023/24, with Ejeheri simply returning to play for the Arsenal u21s. He’ll hope to push on in senior football now that he’s got a long-term contract with Midtjylland.