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Gillingham sign Arsenal midfielder Trae Coyle on a season-long loan

Gillingham have signed another player from Arsenal.

Just two days after agreeing a loan deal for defender Zech Medley the Gills have now added 19-year-old attacking midfielder Trae Coyle to their ranks ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Gillingham have signed highly rated Arsenal midfielder Trae Coyle Picture: GFC (40427269)
Gillingham have signed highly rated Arsenal midfielder Trae Coyle Picture: GFC (40427269)

Coyle, an England youth international, featured for Arsenal’s development side in the EFL Trophy last season and is on the fringe of Mikel Arteta’s first team. A move to Priestfield will offer him much-needed experience in men’s football.

The Gills describe the signing as another major coup and say he can play on either flank, as a number 10, or as a frontline striker.

Boss Steve Evans said: “Trae is a very exciting young talent and he is ready to further his football education.

“He is very highly thought of at Arsenal and his performances have made him a sought after loan player.

“Trae has a lot to learn, his development we are entrusted with but, in reality, his attitude and work rate will determine his success at League 1 level because he is a very very talented boy. He had a vast choice of clubs here in England, Holland and Germany so we are delighted to get the lad here."

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