Nine-year-old Jayden Adetiba has officially signed a contract with Premier League outfit Arsenal from the SuperSport United Soccer School after a successful five-week trial.

The South African youngster spent five weeks training with the Gunners and made a meaningful impact during his time there as he landed himself a contract with them.

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Commenting on his son’s achievement, John Adetiba cited that there are a number of South African kids who have the potential to make it at top European academies such as Arsenal.

‘I have always been a firm believer in allowing all children to have big dreams, but explaining to them also that the pursuit of such dreams must be accompanied with hard work,’ he is quoted as saying by Cape Town ETC.

‘Over the years, I’ve heard over and over children being told that very few make it as professional players.

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‘That may be true, but children must be encouraged to believe that they could be one of the few if they work hard.

‘This is the mentality that Jayden always had and I would encourage Cape Town boys to believe this too.

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‘While we were in Cape Town, I saw so many amazing young, talented boys, especially at SuperSport United Soccer School as well as at Sunningdale City FC,’ he concluded.