Charlie Patino is emerging as one of the elite players from the Arsenal academy . The player born in 2003 is considered by experts to be able to follow in the footsteps of success like Bukayo Saka is doing right now.
The 20-year-old star also had a good performance for Arsenal in the Carabao Cup Quarterfinals against Sunderland. Charlie Patino even scored and played aggressively the whole match.
The England U21 midfielder was also voted by The Guardian as one of the best young players emerging from the club’s academies in the Premier League.
As outstanding as he is, Charlie Patino is still not strong enough to play regularly for Arsenal. The “Gunners” board of directors decided to let this player move to Swansea on loan.
Mikel Arteta once guaranteed that Charlie Patino would be Arsenal’s future in the coming seasons. However, the Spanish coach suddenly changed his decision when he was ready to let Charlie Patino leave this summer.
Charlie Patino is currently interested in many clubs in La Liga. The football environment in Spain is clearly suitable for talents to develop, such as MU striker Mason Greenwood.
Charlie Patino is coached by the Arsenal youth team to have a playing style similar to Santi Cazorla and Cesc Fabregas. The 20-year-old star has excellent football talent, good technique and modern thinking.