Key details of Eberechi Eze's transfer to Arsenal

Arsenal Football Club has officially signed former Crystal Palace player Eberechi Eze, with the announcement made on the club's website on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Eze, a 14-year-old England international, returns to North London where his football journey began in the academy.

He rose to prominence as one of the Premier League's dynamic attacking talents, making a breakthrough with Queens Park Rangers in 2016 before moving to Crystal Palace in 2020. Eze, who has made 150 appearances, including scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, will wear the number 10 shirt at Arsenal.

In an emotional message to Crystal Palace supporters, Eze expressed his gratitude and excitement for joining Arsenal. The transfer has been described as a top hijack in football history, as Arsenal managed to seal the deal ahead of Tottenham Hotspur.