New Arsenal Star Eberechi Eze Recalls Painful Moment 'Crying All Week in His Room' at 13

Eberechi Eze is Arsenal's new number 10, fulfiling a lifelong dream at a club that once broke his heart as a teenager.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal worth up to £67.5 million, completing one of the most emotional transfers of the summer window.

The 27-year-old England international has signed a four-year contract with an option for a fifth and will wear the No. 10 shirt at the Emirates Stadium.

For Eze, the move represents a full-circle moment. Released by Arsenal’s academy at just 13 years old, the setback left him in tears for a week. “That was the worst moment,” he once recalled to The Independent in 2020.

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Now, after years of persistence and growth, the midfielder returns to the club he always dreamed of representing.

“Arsenal has always been in my heart,” Eze said at his unveiling. “To be back here, wearing this shirt, is something I’ll never take for granted.”

From Rejection to Redemption

After leaving Arsenal’s youth system, Eze rebuilt his career through spells at Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, and eventually Crystal Palace, where he blossomed into one of the Premier League’s most creative playmakers.

Last season was his best yet, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists, including the winning strike in Palace’s FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Manager Mikel Arteta praised the new arrival:

“Eberechi is powerful, exciting, and determined. His mentality is outstanding, and he brings something unique to our attack.”

Arsenal moved swiftly to finalize the transfer after rivals Tottenham Hotspur had made progress toward signing the midfielder. With injuries to Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard, Eze’s arrival provides much-needed depth and creativity.

Fan Reception

Eze was unveiled ahead of Arsenal’s emphatic 5–0 Premier League victory over Leeds United at the Emirates, greeted with a roaring ovation from supporters.

The move has been hailed not only as a reinforcement but also as a romantic homecoming story—proof of resilience, persistence, and the fulfillment of a boyhood dream.