Arsenal defender confirms exit ahead of Manchester United move

Arsenal youngster Ayden Heaven has confirmed his decision to ‘move on’ from his boyhood club ahead of a proposed switch to Manchester United.

‘As the time has come for me to move on, I wanted to say how grateful I am to the good people at Arsenal who supported me during my time with the club,’ Heaven told his followers on Instagram this morning.

‘As a North London boy, I lived the dream of training and playing at Hale End and London Colney, as well as making my professional debut in the League Cup.

‘A big thank you too to Arsenal fans.’

More to follow.

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