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Arsenal youngster Nathan Tella moves to Southampton after trial spell

Arsenal teenager Nathan Tella has said he is joining Southampton after a decade at the North London club.

Tella, 17, has signed for the club after playing for the under-18s on trial against Leicester earlier this month.

The winger wrote on his Instagram page: "After a great 10 years at Arsenal, sadly I have to move on to a new challenge.

After a great 10 years at Arsenal, sadly I have to move on to a new challenge. thank you everyone who has helped me over the past 10 years to make into the player I am. I will miss the boys and hope they all have a great career ❤️ However , I am delighted to sign with Southampton Fc. Can't wait to see what the future holds for me at this club. Thank you God for allowing me to achieve this goal, and also everyone who has supported me.

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"Thank you everyone who has helped me over the past 10 years to make into the player I am.

"I will miss the boys and hope they all have a great career. However, I am delighted to sign with Southampton and can't wait to see what the future holds for me at this club."

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