U-20 World Cup star, Tomas Angel, publicly expresses his aspiration to join Arsenal, while shining for Colombia.

  • Tomas Angel, U-20 World Cup player, expresses his dream of playing for Arsenal.
  • Angel has been standing out in the U-20 World Cup, leading Colombia with strong performances.
  • The Atletico Nacional youngster has shown promise with his club performances, attracting attention from larger leagues.

Tomas Angel, a shining light at the ongoing U-20 World Cup, has publicly expressed his desire to don the famous red and white shirt. The Atletico Nacional youngster, in conversation with TyC Sports, left no room for ambiguity about his ambitions.

TOPSHOT - Colombia's forward Tomas Angel (L) vies for the ball with Japan's goalkeeper Ryoya Kimura (R) during the Argentina 2023 U-20 World Cup Group C football match between Japon and Colombia at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, on May 24, 2023. (Photo by Luis Eduardo ROBAYO and LUIS ROBAYO / AFP) / (Photo by LUIS EDUARDO ROBAYO,LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)
TOPSHOT – Colombia’s forward Tomas Angel (L) vies for the ball with Japan’s goalkeeper Ryoya Kimura (R) during the Argentina 2023 U-20 World Cup Group C football match between Japan and Colombia at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, on May 24, 2023.  (Photo by LUIS EDUARDO ROBAYO,LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

“My dream is clear, it’s the Premier League. I love Arsenal, that’s my dream, to be able to play there,” said Angel. This affirmation of his goal comes as no surprise considering Arsenal’s well-established reputation for fostering young talent, making it a desirable destination for emerging players like Angel.

The young Colombian has been impressing on the global stage, representing his national team at the U-20 World Cup in Argentina. With two wins in as many games, Colombia stands out in Group C, owed in no small part to Angel’s contribution, including a goal in their most recent match.

Back home, Angel’s pedigree is evident. A product of Atletico Nacional’s youth system, he has already made a significant impact on the senior team, with six goals and an assist from just 15 appearances this season. Furthermore, his leadership qualities have earned him the captain’s armband for Colombia’s U-19 and U-20 sides.

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Colombia's forward Tomas Angel (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Argentina 2023 U-20 World Cup Group C football match between Japon and Colombia at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, on May 24, 2023. (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)
Colombia’s forward Tomas Angel (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Argentina 2023 U-20 World Cup Group C football match between Japon and Colombia at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, on May 24, 2023. (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

Angel’s aspiration to join the Premier League, and Arsenal specifically, adds an extra layer of interest for the Gunners as they continue their youth recruitment efforts. Should Colombia progress further in the tournament, Angel’s performances will undoubtedly come under greater scrutiny from Arsenal’s talent scouts.

In conclusion, Tomas Angel’s public declaration of his Arsenal dream highlights the Gunners’ stature in the eyes of young talents globally.

It underscores Arsenal’s successful strategy of nurturing youth, reminding us why the North London club remains an aspirational destination for emerging players.

Whether a dream move materialises for Angel will be a narrative worth watching in the coming months.

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