Done deal ... Rotherham United win the battle to land Brooke Norton-Cuffy
The 18-year-old flyer completed his loan move from Premier League Arsenal today and trained with his new teammates at Roundwood this morning.
A number of other second-tier teams wanted to take Norton-Cuffy but the player and his parent club decided AESSEAL New York Stadium was the best place for his development.
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Hide AdThe England youth international is in line for a debut tomorow night in the home Carabao Cup second-round tie with Morecambe.
London-born Norton-Cuffy spent time last season with League One Lincoln City where his lightning pace caught the eye.
He has yet to make a senior appearance for Arsenal but they think enough of him to have given him a new contract before allowing him to leave the Emirates Stadium.
The Millers were in the market for a right wing-back after losing Peter Kioso to a groin injury for the next two months.
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Hide AdManager Paul Warne held an online meeting with Norton-Cuffy and his representative, Alan Redmond, last week.
"His club are really keen for him to come here and the lad is very keen," the boss said following that get-togeher.
"After we spoke, the agent sent a voice text straightaway saying: 'The player wants to come to you.'"
Norton-Cuffy started out with Chelsea before joining Arsenal as a 12-year-old.
He was in the England squad for the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championships in June and was a second-half substitute in the final as England beat Israel 3-1 in extra time.