Myles Lewis-Skelly says he wants to build a ‘legacy’ with Arsenal after signing new deal | OneFootball

Myles Lewis-Skelly says he wants to build a “legacy” at Arsenal after signing a new five-year deal following a breakthrough 2024/25 season.

The 18-year-old broke into the Arsenal first team last season after making his senior debut against Manchester City in September 2024, and made 39 appearances for Mikel Arteta’s side, making the left-back position his own.

His first goal for the Gunners came in their 5-1 victory over the same opponents, and also gained his first call-up to the England senior team by Thomas Tuchel in March for the Three Lions’ World Cup qualifiers, capping that international period off with a goal against Albania. He recently won his third cap in the 3-1 defeat to Senegal earlier this month.

Lewis-Skelly also played a big part in Arsenal’s run to the Champions League semi-final, assisting Mikel Merino during their 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.

In a statement released by the club, Lewis-Skelly said: “I’m so proud and happy. I know those words are simple, but I think they sum up how I feel signing for this club. I’m a fan and it’s like a dream come true.

“I’ve embodied the values of Hale End and come through. I’ve still got a lot of years ahead of me, so if I can keep staying humble and being a good person, that’s the most important thing to me.

“I know I’ve taken a lot of experience from the games about the positive moments, the mistakes that I’ve made. I’m definitely more ready now for the next season. I just want to keep learning and keep improving.

“I want a legacy. I want to win everything there is to win in the game. I want to win trophies on the biggest stages whilst being a person that’s always learning and stays grounded, which is so important.”