Arsenal have triggered an extension clause in Charlie Patino's contract to keep him at the club until 2025.
The talented midfielder, 19, was due to become a free agent at the end of the season but the Gunners have officially activated a two-year extension clause amid reported interest from European heavyweights such as Barcelona. Patino is currently enjoying a season-long loan at Blackpool, where he's been learning his trade in the Championship.
Having started an impressive 14 games in the second tier, registering two goals and two assists in the process, the England youth international has wowed fans and come good on his promising performances in Arsenal's academy. But the Gunners' recent decision to extend his current deal on the same modest terms is only the beginning of negotiations regarding his future.
