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ARSENAL goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo has joined Southern Premier Central Division side Hitchin Town on loan, it has been revealed over the weekend after a few days of talks.
Okonkwo, whose older brother Arthur used to be at Arsenal but now plays for Wrexham, will be with Hitchin until the end of the season after the Gunners made the decision to let him leave and get some much needed game time.
The 19-year-old has been part of Arsenal’s academy since 2018 and has previously spent time on loan at Leatherhead and Cheshunt. He also played for Hitchin in February last year, joining on a one-match loan, but will now spend months with them.
A statement from Arsenal on Saturday morning read: “Brian Okonkwo has joined Southern Premier Central Division side Hitchin Town on loan for the remainder of the season.
“The 19-year-old goalkeeper joined our academy in April 2018 and has gone on to feature for both Leatherhead and Cheshunt on work experience loan deals.
“Brian also featured for Hitchin Town in February 2023, when he joined them on a one-match loan.
“We wish Brian all the best for his loan spell at Hitchin Town and look forward to seeing his continued development.
“The deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.”
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Okonkwo may still be dreaming that he will eventually be a regular starter for Arsenal in the future, but this loan will give him an opportunity to impress a few clubs and maybe get a move away from the Emirates.
ARSENAL have so many quality players in the side that it will be very hard for someone like Okonkwo to ever break into that Gunners side, so even though this is a good move for the lad, it could be many over the next few seasons until he gets a permanent move away.
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