Talbot has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, taking another step towards his ambition of breaking into the club’s senior team after progressing through the academy.
The goalkeeper has been with Arsenal since 2017, having spent time with both the Gunners and West Ham during his early childhood. He has since developed through the age groups at Hale End, with his progress rewarded by a professional deal.
"It's a very special day for me and family," Talbot said.
"I've been at the club for a long time, so to be here now signing my professional contract is obviously a very proud moment for me and my family.
"Definitely a lot of ups and downs, a lot of learning over the 10, 11 years that I've been here, but the main message is just work hard, keep believing in yourself and eventually you'll get to where you want to be."
His development has been shared with close friends Teshaun Murisa and Brando Bailey-Joseph, who have also earned professional contracts after coming through the academy.
Talbot regards having those familiar faces alongside him as an important part of his experience at Arsenal.
"This journey isn't easy, and to have boys that have been there with you since the start is obviously a massive help," he said.
"We understand each other well, on and off the pitch, so it's a special connection to have, knowing each other for so long."
There has also been success on the pitch. Talbot was part of the Arsenal under-16s side that won the Premier League Cup in 2025, having previously celebrated victory in the adidas Flamengo Cup in Brazil.
He singled out the cup final triumph against Chelsea as one of his most memorable moments in football.
"That was a very special day, one of my favourite days in football," he said.
"Obviously beating Chelsea in the final at their home pitch is quite a special feeling for any Arsenal player, so that was a great day."
The trip to Brazil also left a lasting impression, giving him the opportunity to experience football in a country where the game has a deep-rooted place in the culture.
"That's the furthest I've travelled away from home at that point, to go and play football, and especially in a country like Brazil where the football culture is just so massive," he said.
"I think that experience, I just valued how much I actually enjoyed playing football."
Talbot has been part of an encouraging start to the season for Arsenal's under-18s, although his progress has not been entirely straightforward. A succession of injury problems last year tested him mentally before he returned to action.
He has also been impressed by the spirit within the current squad, which has put together an eight-match winning run in all competitions and secured qualification for the knockout stages of the under-18s Premier League Cup.
"I think the atmosphere around the changing room, there's been a real difference recently about all the boys just in it together really, fighting to keep on getting three points, keeping clean sheets," he said.
"That's just been a real big factor in helping us get over the line in a lot of games, so that's been good."
Reflecting on his injury problems, he added: "I'd say throughout my journey I've never really had that many injuries, and then last year was quite one after the other.
"It took a lot of mental resilience and a lot of thinking behind the scenes about how I was going to get through it.
"But I got through it, just working hard and support from my family and friends, so now I'm here, ready to push on for the season."
Talbot returned for the under-18s' 3-0 Premier League Cup victory over Sunderland and is now looking to build on that appearance.
"I'm just hoping to keep playing games, keep winning matches, hopefully carry on this good run of form," he said.
His ambitions for the remainder of the campaign are also clear.
"I want to win the under-18s Premier League and hopefully FA Youth Cup as well, which would be a good trophy to strive for."
Arsenal's announcement marks an important milestone for a goalkeeper who has spent years working his way through the club's academy. His next challenge is to turn that opportunity into further progress on the pitch.