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Arsenal has recently secured their first signing of the summer by acquiring young goalkeeper Lucas Nygaard from FC Nordsjaelland. The Denmark U18 international will initially join Arsenal’s U21 team, though he is anticipated to participate in pre-season training with the first team. This opportunity arises due to the continued involvement of David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale in Euro 2024.
### Pre-Season Fixtures and Training
With the first confirmed pre-season fixture for Arsenal less than four weeks away, and their trip to the United States scheduled in under three weeks, Nygaard has started training with his new academy teammates. The U21 team, under the guidance of coach Mehmet Ali, commenced their first session on July 1st.
Nygaard is expected to make his debut for the U21s against Boreham Wood on Saturday, July 13th, preceding the first team’s pre-season matches. Other players involved in pre-season training include returning loanees such as Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand, Omar Rekik, Brian Okonkwo, Mika Biereth, Charlie Patino, Zane Monlouis, Charles Sagoe Jr., and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji.
Additionally, Elian Quesada-Thorn’s presence in the training session suggests he may have accepted Arsenal’s contract offer, although this has not been officially confirmed. Ethan Nwaneri, who is expected to have a greater role in the first team next season, also participated.
### Fitness and Readiness
Starting training early provides the academy players with a fitness edge, ensuring they are prepared to support the first team under Mikel Arteta later in the summer. Some senior players have already engaged in a less formal fitness camp with Arteta recently, further enhancing their readiness.
### Arsenal Pre-Season Fixture List
The following fixtures have been scheduled for Arsenal’s pre-season:
– **July**: Potential behind-closed-doors friendlies
– **July 21st**: Travel to the United States
– **July 24th**: Arsenal vs Bournemouth (N)
– **July 28th**: Arsenal vs Manchester United (N)
– **August 1st**: Arsenal vs Liverpool (N)
– **August 7th**: Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen (H)
– **August 11th**: Arsenal vs Olympique Lyonnais (H)
These preparations and fixtures are designed to ensure Arsenal is in peak condition for the upcoming season, with new talents like Nygaard poised to make a significant impact.
