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Dowman made his Arsenal debut as a 15-year-old Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has signed a scholarship contract with the Premier League club. BBC Sport reported in October that the academy graduate had agreed the contract which will see him move from schoolboy to scholarship terms. At 15 years and 234 days, he became the second-youngest player to represent the Gunners and the second-youngest to play in the Premier League - with team-mate Ethan Nwaneri, currently on loan at Marseille, holding both records. Dowman has since turned 16 and his new contract has now been completed. He is expected to sign his first professional contract when he turns 17 in December. The news is a huge boost to Arsenal given Dowman's standing as one of the most sought after young players in European football. Dowman has made five senior appearances this season but has spent a period out with an ankle injury. Journalist dreams & Keane reunion? - how O'Neill continues to revive Celtic Who is 'shy and nervous' Villa match-winner Jimoh-Aloba? Jesus scores twice as Nottingham Forest beat Ferencvaros The fake shaman who scammed Hampstead's wealthiest What’s behind the rise in shoplifting? Gripping Irish crime drama set in a tight-knit community Is behavioural science steering your spending? How English clubs got smart to dominate this season's Champions League Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call. Video Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call How an inspiring home video launched a main event fighter 'British elite women's basketball is at a crossroads' Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace 'Barca move gave me confidence I could adapt' Video'Barca move gave me confidence I could adapt' England on course for fifth Champions League spot Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin Why England legend Root is so effective in Asia Global brand in an EFL world - Wrexham's £48m cash injection explained What happens next after latest link between heading and brain disease? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Why did Alcaraz, Sinner & Sabalenka have to remove fitness trackers? Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders? F1 testing begins - but why all the secrecy? Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points 'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.