This article includes affiliate links, which means we will earn a commission on any sales made through them. Arsenal is reportedly planning to sell 20-year-old midfielder Charlie Patino on a permanent transfer. Patino, who has been part of Arsenal’s academy, spent the season on loan at Swansea in the Championship.
Despite high expectations, he has struggled to replicate the performance that initially drew comparisons to Jack Wilshere. Highly rated in the Arsenal youth teams, Patino was seen as a potential star for the first team. However, his loan spells at Blackpool and Swansea have not gone as planned.
He has found it challenging to adapt to the physicality of the Championship and has not been a regular starter for Swansea. Sources suggest that Arsenal may part ways with Patino permanently due to his frustration at the lack of opportunities. Patino also holds a Spanish passport through his father, potentially increasing his chances of finding a new club in La Liga.
Previously, Patino had expressed his desire to return to Arsenal and make an impact in the first team. However, his future with the club now seems uncertain as he seeks regular playing time and a platform to showcase his talents. Despite the disappointment, Patino has received high praise in the past, being compared to Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere.
However, his current situation suggests a different trajectory, raising questions about his future in professional football.