We are delighted to announce the signing of young goalkeeper Lucas Nygaard to our academy.
The Danish youth international put pen to paper on a professional contract at Arsenal on his 18th birthday.
He has previously played for FC Nordsjaelland.
Speaking to Arsenal.com, Lucas said: “I’m really pleased to finally be here. I have a good feeling in my stomach.
“As you all know, Arsenal is a big football club and I was really happy when my dad told me there was some interest and I was going here on a trial.
“I’m a modern goalkeeper who likes to play with my feet. I’m also good on the line, making great saves.
“I played for FC Nordsjaelland who also like the goalkeeper to play a lot, so they did a great job developing me.
“I’m looking forward to playing games again and winning a lot of games next season while developing.
“I’ve chosen Arsenal because I could see they like to play out from the back and that feels really good. The people around the club have been really great, so it wasn’t a hard decision.”
Everyone at the club would like to congratulate Lucas on signing his first professional contract and we look forward to seeing his continued development.
To watch Lucas' first club interview, click the play button below.
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