Arsenal agree deal to sign Cardiff City teenager Axel Donczew

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Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Axel Donczew from Cardiff City. Donczew became Cardiff's youngest ever player in the EFL Trophy in October 2025 and has completed his medical at Arsenal.
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign 16-year-old talent Axel Donczew from Cardiff City, with the deal now set to be completed this week.
Donczew became Cardiff City's youngest ever player when he appeared in the EFL Trophy in October 2025. The teenager has already completed his medical at Arsenal.
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