Eberechi Eze, an offensive midfielder for Crystal Palace, has previously talked about the heartbreak of leaving Arsenal’s youth at the age of 13.
Eze has made a name for himself as a player who can contribute at the highest level and is currently a top performer in the Premier League and a full England international.
However, it wasn’t always that way for Eze, who as a child was turned down by Arsenal and several other clubs.
Eze made his breakthrough with Queens Park Rangers, which ultimately led to his summer 2020 transfer to Palace.
According to Ben Jacobs of Give Me Sport, the 26-year-old appears to be on Arsenal’s radar this summer, which may mean a comeback to the team that let him go in the first place all those years ago.
When Eberechi Eze left Arsenal, he sobbed.
In a 2020 interview with the Independent, Eze talked about how devastated he was by the Gunners’ decision to fire him.
“It began at Arsenal,” he stated. “When I was released, I was 13 years old.” The worst one was that one.
I recall sobbing in my room for a whole week as my mother reassured me that everything would be alright, but I was unable to move past it.
After that, I moved to Fulham, where I was at last beginning to love football once more. A few months later, we played Arsenal, but I started crying when I approached the academy manager to shake his hand. All of the emotions returned.
Can Eze now establish himself as a vital member of Arsenal?
It’s unclear if Arsenal will actually make the move for Eze, as Jacobs also revealed that Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes is their top target.
Nevertheless, Eze’s Premier League experience and obvious passion for the team must be taken into consideration.
Eze concluded the previous season with 15 goals and 11 assists, including the crucial FA Cup final victory for Palace over Manchester City.
It’s conceivable that he might suddenly have the energy to step up and add some much-needed vigour to Mikel Arteta’s assault.
Additionally, it would be a fascinating tale given how Eze turned his career around so forcefully after first failing to succeed at Arsenal.
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