Ethan Nwaneri has been loaned to French side Marseille for the remainder of the season, but his situation has recently changed due to the dismissal of the club's manager, Roberto De Zerbi. Nwaneri had moved to Marseille with high hopes of developing under De Zerbi's guidance and made an impressive start by scoring on his debut. This loan was particularly significant as it provided the young player vital playing time away from Arsenal in a competitive league.

Arsenal’s head coach, Mikel Arteta, reassured fans and analysts alike that the decision to loan Nwaneri was still sound despite Arsenal facing injuries to key players like Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz. The choice to send the teenager out on loan was viewed as a strategic move to advance his development through consistent match time, something he may not have received at Arsenal during the congested fixture periods.

Arteta emphasized that no one could have foreseen these unexpected developments, including the injury crisis at Arsenal and De Zerbi’s sacking. He remains confident that Nwaneri's experience in Ligue 1 will benefit him in the long run and insists that balancing his personal development with the team's immediate needs was crucial in making the decision to let him go.