“I know I’m better than Nwaneri and Trossard, but I can’t compete with the newly promoted academy player, who’s seen as the next Lionel Messi. I’m now ready to leave,” says Arsenal winger Raheem Sterling.

BREAKING NEWS: RAHEEM STERLING ADMITS HE CAN’T COMPETE WITH ARSENAL’S NEW WONDERKID

In a shocking turn of events, Arsenal winger Raheem Sterling has openly admitted that he cannot compete with the club’s newly promoted academy star, who is already being compared to Lionel Messi.

The former Chelsea and Manchester City forward, who joined Arsenal in a surprise move last summer, has struggled for form and game time under Mikel Arteta.

With competition already fierce on the wings, Sterling believes his chances of securing a starting spot have become even slimmer following the emergence of this young prodigy.

Speaking to reporters after a recent training session, Sterling made a bold statement: “I know I’m better than Nwaneri and Trossard, but you see this newly promoted academy player? I can never compete with him, and I’m now ready to leave.”

This admission has sent shockwaves through the Arsenal fanbase and the football world, as many wonder just how good this new academy sensation must be to make a player of Sterling’s caliber feel inferior. Though the youngster’s identity hasn’t been officially confirmed, reports suggest he has been tearing it up in training, leaving even the senior players in awe.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has yet to comment on Sterling’s remarks, but sources close to the club suggest that the coaching staff sees this academy player as a generational talent, capable of taking the Premier League by storm. Some fans are already drawing comparisons to Lionel Messi, adding to the hype surrounding his potential.

Sterling’s future at Arsenal now looks uncertain, with rumors swirling that he could seek an exit as early as the next transfer window.

Having previously played for some of the biggest clubs in England, the 29-year-old may now have to weigh his options carefully, as his role at Arsenal becomes increasingly limited.

With Arsenal already competing at the top of the table and the squad brimming with talent, this latest revelation raises an exciting question: Could this academy wonderkid be the missing piece to bring Arsenal their long-awaited Premier League title?

Only time will tell, but one thing is clear—the football world is watching.