London [UK], Aug 25 (ANI): Arsenal on Monday announced that Ryan Alebiosu has signed his first professional contract with the club.

"Ryan Alebiosu has signed his first professional contract with us," the club said in a statement.

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The 18-year-old first joined the Academy at the age of seven. He joined Arsenal's pre academy before signing as an under-9, developing through the ranks in the same group as fellow Academy graduate, Bukayo Saka.

Alebiosu made 21 league appearances for club's under-18s last term and made his debut for club's under-23s against Liverpool in January.

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"We congratulate Ryan on his first pro contract and look forward to supporting him with his continued development," the statement read. (ANI)

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