Ghanaian teenager Charles Sagoe Jr has expressed his delight after making his debut for Arsenal in the EFL Cup.
The 19-year-old made his professional debut for the Gunners when they inflicted a 1-0 win over Brentford at away to advance to the next stage of the Cup competition.
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta fielded a significantly different Arsenal lineup, resting key players like Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and William Saliba.
Sagoe Jr., a product of the academy, joined the front three alongside Nelson and Eddie Nketiah and made a good account of himself in the game.
After the game, the Ghanaian attacker took to social media to express his joy after making his debut for the club.
“It’s a dream come true to have made my professional debut with Arsenal last night. It’s a proud moment for me and my family and it’s an experience I’ll never forget. Thank you for your support!” he wrote on X.
He hopes that this debut is just the beginning of more opportunities under Arteta, although the fitness concerns of players like Saka, Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard are not expected to keep them out for long.