The Gunners will allow their third-choice goalkeeper to leave on loan to gain experience.
Okonkwo has had all his football education at Arsenal so far, but he has now gone out on loan to get league football experience.
Okonkwo leave Arsenal to gain experience
Arsenal confirmed on their official Twitter page that the 20-year-old will join Crewe on a season-long loan deal.
Although the Gunners rate Okonkwo very highly and see him as part of the future, he is not ready for first team action now.
Arsenal already have Aaron Ramsdale as their first-choice goalkeeper, while they have also signed Matt Turner from New York Revolution. There is also Bernd Leno, although the German is expected to leave the club this summer.
Okonkwo’s Arsenal challenge
With three established goalkeepers at the club, Okonkwo had to leave to play regular football.
The 20-year-old is yet to make his debut for Arsenal, although he was in their Premier League matchday squad a couple of times. Okonkwo started with Arsenal’s U18 before moving up to the U23 team.
He was born in England to Nigerian parents. Okonkwo has made multiple appearances for The Three Lions youth teams, but he is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria through his parents.
And with Nigeria’s number one spot up for grab, a good season at Crewe could see Okonkwo take up the number one spot if he dumps England.
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