FORMER Arsenal wonderkid Tyreece John-Jules has joined his ninth club at the age of 24 after five months as a free agent.
John-Jules signed a short-term deal with Kilmarnock, which ties him up to the club until January.
Former Arsenal wonderkid Tyreece John-Jules has joined KilmarnockCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
John-Jules is the nephew of Red Dwarf actor Danny John-JulesCredit: PA
The striker in June when his contract expired and couldn’t find another club during the summer transfer window.
However, the ex- youth international could return to action on Sunday against Rangers at Ibrox.
announced: “We are delighted to announce the signing of striker Tyreece John-Jules on a short-term deal, pending approval.
“John-Jules will be eligible for selection for our trip to Ibrox on Sunday.”
John-Jules spent 15 years at after joining the academy at the age of eight before moving to the first team at 17 years old.
However, the centre-forward never managed to make a senior appearance during his five-year stint in ‘s side.
He was previously highly-regarded by the club as well as manager Arteta.
John-Jules did make a total of 69 appearances for the Gunners’ Under-23s and Under-18 teams, scoring 36 goals along the way.
He was also part of the U-18s side that finished runners-up in the 2018 FA Youth Cup.
However, Arsenal opted to send the forward out on loan at Lincoln, Doncaster, Blackpool, Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich and Derby.
And John-Jules ultimately left the Gunners last year for Crawley where he only managed a mere total of one assist in 27 appearances.
The player is also known as the nephew of actor , who is best known for playing Cat in the comedy show Red Dwarf.
