""I don't think about those things because everything that I hear from the player and the family has been very positive," he said."
""That's what we all want [for him to stay long-term] and I think what he wants as well. After that it is more for [sporting director] Andrea [Berta] and the club.""
""But the feeling that I have is that genuinely he loves it here. He is a huge Arsenal supporter and his family are really happy with the way things are developing around him as well. Hopefully for many years he will be with us.""
Max Dowman, a 15-year-old midfielder, agreed a scholarship that begins when he turns 16 on Dec. 31. FIFA rules prevent a professional contract until age 17, which has attracted interest in Dowman from clubs across Europe. Mikel Arteta expressed confidence in Dowman's commitment to Arsenal, citing positive feedback from the player and his family and noting Dowman's lifelong support for the club. Dowman may join the matchday squad for the Carabao Cup fourth-round clash with Brighton. He has made senior appearances, impressed on preseason tour, and won a penalty on his Premier League debut against Leeds.
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