Arsenal deadline day transfer confirmed as defender posts 10-word message
Arsenal youngster Maldini Kacurri has joined Bromley on loan until the end of the season.
The 19-year-old centre-back, who made his senior debut in the 5-1 Carabao Cup win against Bolton back in September, is highly rated at Emirates Stadium and will now continue his development in League Two. Featuring 13 times for the Gunners academy sides this campaign, Kacurri has also spent time training with the first team.
Kacurri has been named in eight matchday squads by Mikel Arteta this season, with the teenager involved in four in the Premier League, two in the Champions League and two in the Carabao Cup. The defender came on as a substitute in the third round win against Bolton and was on the pitch for 20 minutes.
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Bromley are currently 16th in League Two, with Andy Woodman's side 12 points off Bradford City, who occupy the last play-off place. It's possible Kacurri features for Bromley against Salford on Tuesday night, although if he is made to wait for his debut then the defender may play some part against MK Dons on Saturday.
Kacurri, who will wear the No.35 shirt during his time with the League Two side, was previously at Bromley when he was a youngster, although he left to join Fulham before eventually joining the Gunners in March 2022. The defender has also represented Albania at Under-17s and Under-19s level.
“From when I was about 10 to 15, I was here with the youth set-up. It’s a familiar place for me and I’m happy to be back," Kacurri told the Bromley website. "I was with [coach] Steve Aris. He’s a familiar face for me.”
On his Instagram, the youngster shared a 10-word message after the move was confirmed He wrote: "Happy to be here for the rest of the season." In a statement of their own, Arsenal said: "We wish Maldini all the best for his loan spell at Bromley and look forward to seeing his continued development."
