Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi has been promoted to Arsenal’s first team. The announcement was made by coach, Arsene Wenger ahead of ahead of the Gunners’ Premier League clash with Leicester City tomorrow.

The 19 year-old who extended his contract last October will no longer feature for Arsenal’s Under-21 team and won’t be loaded out  before the end of this season. His contract at the Emirates will end in 4 years time.