US high school freshman Gedion Zelalem is highly likely to join Arsenal's youth academy within two years.
The Walter Johnson High star has already trained with prospective Arsenal youngsters and according to his father, the family will move to London in January 2013 when Gedion turns 16.
The biggest advantage Zelalem has is that he is of Ethiopian descent and a German citizen meaning he will not have to gain a European or UK working permit.
His father, Woldyes, has confirmed that he trained in Colney in London with the Gunners and will return as soon as he is 16.
"My philosophy was to start with a smaller team and take it step by step," Woldyes told the Washington Post.
"Arsenal felt like family, so we thought, 'Why not?' Gedion said to me, 'Papa, I want to go to Arsenal.'
"For him to become a professional at Arsenal, it would be a gift."
And Zelalem junior was very excited about the future opportunity which he says he will take with both hands.
"It's a dream for me," he said.
"I've always wanted it. I've gotten the opportunity, and I'm going to take it."
