Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign Victor Ozhianvuna from League of Ireland Premier Division side Shamrock Rovers in January 2027 when he turns 18, Afrosport reports
The 16-year-old Irish forward of Nigerian and Russian heritage, is already a first team player with Shamrock, making 16 first-team appearances in all competitions following his debut earlier this year.
He became the second-youngest player to ever feature in the UEFA Conference League when he came off the bench against Molde in the knockout phase playoffs.
He then scored his first goal for the club a few months later in an FAI Cup second round victory against Wexford FC.
Welcome to The Arsenal, Victor Ozhianvuna ❤️
We’ve reached an agreement for the 16-year-old forward to join the club from Shamrock Rovers in January 2027 👇
— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) October 3, 2025
Ozhianvuna has featured for the Republic of Ireland at youth level, earning nine caps between the U-15s and U-18s. He is eligible to play for either Nigeria and Russia by virtue of his parents.
