3 talking points about the new Reiss Nelson Arsenal contract

3 talking points about Reiss Nelson’s new contract

By Adam Keys | May 26, 2023

Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

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2. The fightback

In August, Arsenal were keen to move Reiss Nelson on, but an injury prevented a move from materialising and he grabbed that opportunity with both hands.

From his substitute appearance against Nottingham Forest when he bagged a brace to his last minute against Bournemouth, Nelson has shown his value to Arsenal, and it has come about through hard work.

Last summer, Reiss Nelson’s time at #Arsenal was over, until injury prevented a move. He grabbed the opportunity with both hands and he’s earned that four year deal. It will allow us to strengthen significantly in midfield, knowing the left is secure. #afc pic.twitter.com/dLOen0sdn9
— Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) May 26, 2023

Anyone who watched him from a young age could see that he had the talent, but his self-admitted poor attitude and small frame hindered his development.

This season, we’ve seen a bulky, hardworking Nelson with those quick feet that we had such high hopes for make a real impact, and he will be determined to show that he is good enough to make it at the club and that those moments weren’t just flashes.

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