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Confirmed: Arsenal announce deal for midfielder
ARSENAL have handed 17-year-old Marcus McGuane his first professional contract.
Marcus McGuane with Arsenal head of academy Andries Jonker
The defensive midfielder has been in the Arsenal ranks since joining at under-six level.
But he has progressed quickly, featuring this season for the under-21s and training with the first team.
He said on Twitter: "Very happy to have signed my first professional contract at Arsenal, hopefully many more to come."
McGuane's contract follows similar deals for youngsters Yassin Fortune and Aaron Eyoma.
Arsenal's under-21s face Brighton on Friday at London Colney, where Danny Welbeck is expected to make his return from injury.
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