Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has returned to Dutch second division side MVV Maastricht on loan for the remainder of the campaign after cutting short his frustrating spell with VVV-Venlo in the top tier.

The Nigerian youngster scored on his debut for VVV-Venlo against Groningen but made just 12 appearances in total and was often used as a substitute.

Last season Nwakali was one of Arsenal’s standout loanees while at Maastricht as he played 34 times, scoring three goals and providing four assists.

Nwakali, 19, has yet to feature for Arsenal at any level but is expected to return to the club in the summer for pre-season training.