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Arsenal: Arteta responds to Messi’s Max Dowman statement – ‘Hopefully he’s right’

Messi already has eyes on Dowman’s potential 👀

By Rob McCarthy · Football 365

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:24 PM

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Mikel Arteta reacted to Lionel Messi selecting 16-year-old Arsenal forward Max Dowman as a top future talent.
Arteta stated that Dowman possesses a special gift and is a joy to watch.
Dowman scored a brace during Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup win against Ipswich.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has responded to Lionel Messi naming 16-year-old forward Max Dowman among 10 young players with bright futures. Arteta praised Messi's judgment, expressing hope that the Inter Miami forward is correct while highlighting Dowman's unique talent and special gift on the pitch.

Dowman recently impressed with two goals in a 4-2 Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich. Meanwhile, former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is preparing to face his old club with Lille in the Champions League, calling his 2018 departure the toughest choice of his career.

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