Ayden Heaven has completed his move from Arsenal to Premier League rival Manchester United.. In a statement on United’s website, Heaven joined after signing a four-and-a-half-year contract.. United said the Heaven will immediately join the first-team squad.. “Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Ayden Heaven has joined the club.. “The 18-year-old centre-back made his Arsenal debut earlier this season and has featured for England up to Under-19s level.. “Heaven has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option of an additional year, and he will immediately join United’s first-team squad.. Speaking after completing his move to United Heaven said: “I am incredibly proud to join Manchester United. I’m grateful to everyone who helped make this dream a reality.. “There is so much that I want to achieve in the game, I’ll be giving everything to continue my development and become the best player that I can be.”. Heaven is the second young player to join United from Arsenal this season after 17-year-old striker Chido Obi-Martin joined in October, 2024.. Meanwhile, Patrick Dorgu is close to joining United from Lecce.. The Denmark international was an unused substitute in Lecce’s Serie A win at Parma on Friday.
