Nigerian-Descent Striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji Promoted to Arsenal First Team Ahead of PSG Champions League Clash
Arsenal’s Rising Star: Nathan Butler-Oyedeji Joins First-Team Prep for PSG Decider Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has handed a major opportunity to Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, promoting the Nigerian-descent striker to first-team training ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. The 22-year-old, born to a Nigerian father and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines mother, trained with senior stars like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli as the Gunners seek to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit. Butler-Oyedeji’s Journey: From Hale End to Parc des Princes Academy Pedigree: Product of Arsenal’s Hale End system, known for nurturing talents like Saka and Emile Smith Rowe. Senior Breakthrough: Made his Champions League debut vs Dinamo Zagreb (January 2025) and Premier League bow vs Ipswich Town. Versatility: A tri-national forward eligible for Nigeria, England, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Arteta’s Trust: Butler-Oyedeji’s promotion signals Arteta’s willingness to blend youth with experience […]
