Zelalem showed some outrageous touches versus Columbia (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal’s Gedion Zelalem is getting fans very excited, and rightly so based on performances like this.

USA beat Colombia 1-0 at the Under-20 World Cup on Wednesday, and the Gunners midfielder was the star of the show.

Zelalem had a difficult time last season with injuries, but it’s clear that he will be star of the future for the north London club.

The 18-year-old has not yet made an appearance for Arsene Wenger’s side in the Premier League, but it’s surely only a matter of time if he carries on like this.


Here are some of his best moments from Wednesday’s match:



There was this lovely dummy followed by him skipping over a hapless defender…

Then he ‘Jerome Boeteng-ed’ a Colombia defender before setting up his teammate…

He’s clearly got genuine pace and trickery…

Defenders could not deal with him…

This quick-fire cushion and pass was just delicious…

Arsenal fans, you have permission to get excited!

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