Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri faces an uncertain future at Marseille as a reported player revolt against manager Roberto De Zerbi threatens to derail the teenager’s high-profile loan move.
Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri’s stint at Marseille has shifted from a dream debut to a nightmare as internal tensions engulf the French club.
After scoring on his debut, the 18-year-old was hauled off at half-time during a 5-0 thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
Reports suggest Marseille players are revolting against Roberto De Zerbi’s strict monitoring and tactical demands, leaving the young midfielder in a volatile environment.
Mikel Arteta sanctioned the move to provide Nwaneri elite experience, famously telling him to “swim with the sharks.”
However, De Zerbi is reportedly reflecting on his tenure, feeling “betrayed by his players” amid leaks to the French media.
While the coach defended Nwaneri by stating, “He needed to be protected, like all young players,” the escalating instability may force Arsenal to reconsider the loan’s long-term benefit.