Young England star Myles Lewis-Skelly is set to sign a new contract at Arsenal, with his mum helping to negotiate the deal.
The 18-year-old left-back had been in discussions with the Gunners for months over an extension.
But with his current deal expiring next year, he has now reached an agreement with the club.
The left-back, whose current deal expires in 2026, has been in talks with the Gunners over recent months.
Lewis-Skelly enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2024-25. Making his debut in September against Manchester City, he made 39 total appearances.
Such was his impact that a national call-up followed, with Lewis-Skelly scoring on his senior international debut in March.
He became the youngest England player in history to score on a senior debut, netting in a 2-0 win against Albania.
His performances also saw him shortlisted among the PFA Young Player of the Year nominees.
PFA Young Player of the Year. 🏆
The Top Six. Chosen by the players. ⤵️#PFAawards pic.twitter.com/bI8mvd4Ngu
— PFA (@PFA) June 19, 2025
Myles Lewis-Skelly Mum Negotiated New Arsenal Contract
It’s not news to anyone that Myles Lewis-Skelly has enjoyed an incredible year.
But what some may not know is that this latest Arsenal contract extension was actually negotiated by his mum.
Lewis-Skelly is represented by his mother, Marcia Lewis.
Balancing the responsibilities of both a parent and agent, Marcia Lewis has worked wonders.
It is believed that her son Myles will become one of the best-paid young footballers in the world.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is also thought to have played a huge role in discussions.
This new deal will be Lewis-Skelly’s first since signing his first professional deal aged 17 in October 2023.
Myles Lewis-Skelly set to become one of world’s best-paid young players after MUM negotiated new contract https://t.co/RJ4ORhwWb1
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) June 19, 2025
Myles Lewis-Skelly Stats
Despite playing primarily as a left-back for the senior side, Lewis-Skelly came through the academy as a midfielder.
The 5ft 10in defender was born in London on 26 September, 2006.
Of mixed Caribbean descent, he grew up attending the Aldenham School in Hertfordshire, playing for both the Arsenal academy and his school team.
Lewis-Skelly joined Arsenal’s Hale End academy aged eight. He rose through the ranks aside friend and fellow academy graduate Ethan Nwaneri.
The pair both scored on debut together for Arsenal under-18s in a 6-1 win against Reading.
Since making his senior Arsenal debut, Lewis-Skelly has scored once in 39 appearances, with two assists.
He has played three times for the full England side, netting on debut having played youth football for England from under-16s to under-19s.
Myles Lewis-Skelly's debut season:
🏟 Premier League debut
⚽ Scores first Premier League goal
🤩 Champions League debut
👕 Becomes an Arsenal regular
🧢 Receives first England cap
🏴 Scores first goal for England
🅰️ Assist vs Real Madrid
🏅 Nominated for 2024-25 Men's PFA… pic.twitter.com/Fk1rLANKD7— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) June 19, 2025
How Much Does Myles Lewis-Skelly Earn?
Under his current contract, signed when he turned professional aged 17, Lewis-Skelly reportedly earns £4,000 per week.
This figure is expected to skyrocket when he signs this new deal, though.
According to reports, Lewis-Skelly’s salary is set to jump significantly.
No figures have been confirmed, but multiple sources claim he will soon be one of the highest-paid teenagers in world football.
