Report: £30m Arsenal player has really been helping Ethan Nwaneri behind the scenes at Arsenal

Ethan Nwaneri may well be on track to be Arsenal’s next big star.

The young midfielder is making waves behind the scenes at the Emirates, and he looks like he could be a top talent in the future.

However, at the age of just 17, there are plenty of pitfalls in the game of football that could affect Nwaneri’s development.

That said, if Nwaneri has the right people around him, he should be able to fulfil his potential.

Luckily, it sounds like Nwaneri has a good support network at Arsenal, and according to The Telegraph, Martin Odegaard has been a big help behind the scenes over the past two years.

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How Martin Odegaard has helped Ethan Nwaneri

According to The Telegraph, Martin Odegaard has been really looking out for Nwaneri behind the scenes at Arsenal.

Indeed, Odegaard has taken the youngster under his wing.

Not only does Odegaard understand Nwaneri because they play in similar positions, he’s been in the exact same spot in terms of his development.

Much like Nwaneri, Odegaard first came into the spotlight as a 15-year-old, and, at that age, too much pressure can make or break a player.

At one point, it looked like the £30m man wouldn’t live up to his potential, but now, he’s one of the best players in the world.

Odegaard knows how to navigate the minefield of being a young potential star at a big club, and he’s making sure Nwaneri stays on the right path.

Ethan Nwaneri is at the perfect club

There isn’t a club better-suited to helping Nwaneri develop than Arsenal.

The Gunners have consistently brought young talents through in recent years such as Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe, while Odegaard is the perfect role model for Nwaneri.

If all goes to plan, Nwaneri will eventually be a star for Arsenal, but, of course, a lot of hard work has to go in if that dream is going to become a reality.

One thing is for sure, Nwaneri is in the best possible environment as he looks to reach his potential as a player.