Mikel Arteta has already been told that 18-year-old midfielder Charlie Patino is the 'best kid I've ever seen' as the youngster continues to star for Arsenal in training.Arsenal's academy continues to impress, with Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe following in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas, Jack Wilshere and Serge Gnabry.
In fact, Patino is one of nine players in Arteta's first team squad that came from the academy, as the Spaniard continues to opt for a youthful approach.But although he may not be quite ready just yet, Arteta has already been told that he has a serious star on his hands.
The future is looking bright for Arsenal, and Patino is destined for the top.READ MORE: 'Cold as ice' William Saliba's silky footwork delights Arsenal fans as he takes on trioPatino made 15 appearances for Arsenal U23 side last season, and even scored on his only appearance for the senior side, netting on his debut in a 5-1 win against Sunderland in the Carabao Cup.
But this will come as no surprise to Arsenal scout Brian Stapleton, who called Patino the 'best kid he'd ever seen' while he was playing for Luton Town.In an interview with GOAL, Stapleton said: "Of all the years I’ve been scouting, he’s the best kid I’ve ever seen.
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