West Bromwich Albion have completed the signing of Brian Okonkwo, 19-year-old goalkeeper formerly of Arsenal’s academy, on a one-year deal running until June 2026, following a successful trial spell.
Standing at 6 ft 5 in, Okonkwo has already impressed by starting all three of the club’s most recent Under-21 fixtures across competitions.
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He joined Arsenal’s Hale End set-up at age 12 but was released at the end of last season. He is the younger brother of Wrexham’s Championship goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, adding to the family tradition between the sticks.