Released Arsenal 19yo goes on trial
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo is close to joining West Brom’s Under-21 squad after a successful trial, two months after being released at age 19.
Arthur Okonkwo is a goalkeeper who used to play for Arsenal.
Okonkwo was promoted to the Arsenal first team squad in 2021 and given a new shirt number – 33, reflecting his role as third choice keeper. His contract expired in 2024 and he left, signing for Wrexham after a year on loan.
Okonkwo was born on 9 September, 2001 in London. He is a dual citizen of England and Nigeria and signed for Arsenal as an u-9.
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