Arsenal's Nwaneri joins Dortmund on season-long loan

Borussia Dortmund have snapped up Arsenal's teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri for the 2026/27 campaign.

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What happened. Borussia Dortmund completed the loan signing of Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, who will spend the 2026/27 season at Signal Iduna Park.

• Nwaneri's second loan spell after six months at Marseille in 2025/26.
• He scored two goals in nine Ligue 1 appearances for Marseille.
• Dortmund acted due to Giannis Konstantelias' serious knee injury.

“With the loan of Ethan, we have managed to acquire a very talented and technically gifted midfielder.”

— Lars Ricken

Nwaneri could debut at Hoffenheim on 5 September as Dortmund seek back-to-back wins.

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