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Sports · 26 July 2026

Arsenal to sign Cardiff City’s 16-year-old Axel Donczew

Arsenal to sign Cardiff City’s 16-year-old Axel Donczew

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Arsenal has agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Axel Donczew from Cardiff City. Donczew, an attacking midfielder, was Cardiff's youngest ever player last season, first appearing for the senior team aged 15 years and 234 days. He has also played for Wales at various youth levels, including the under-19s this year.

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