"Arsenal prodigy Max Dowman, 15, has agreed to sign scholarship terms with the Premier League club, with a professional contract set to be offered once he turns 17. Dowman is considered one of the most talented prospects to come through the club's academy for years. He made his first-team debut for the club in a 5-0 win against Leeds United on Aug. 23 aged 15 years and 235 days. He has also starred for England's age group sides."
"The scholarship deal ties him to Arsenal for two years from when he turns 16 on Dec. 31 but a professional deal can then be offered and pre-agreed to take effect when he turns 17. Sources have told ESPN that some of Europe's most prestigious clubs have shown interest in signing Dowman but the lifelong Arsenal fan always wanted to continue his development at the north London club."
Max Dowman, 15, has agreed scholarship terms with Arsenal, with a professional contract planned to take effect once he turns 17. The scholarship will bind him to the club for two years from his 16th birthday on Dec. 31, after which a pre-agreed professional deal can be completed when he turns 17. Dowman made his first-team debut aged 15 years and 235 days in a 5-0 win over Leeds United on Aug. 23. He has starred for England's age-group sides and is regarded as one of the academy's most talented recent prospects. Several of Europe’s top clubs expressed interest, but Dowman, a lifelong Arsenal fan, chose to remain.
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