Arsenal are preparing to sell Charlie Patino in the summer transfer window after accepting his desire to play regular first-team football.
Patino joined the Gunners from Luton Town in 2015 and signed a professional contract in 2020. He scored on his first-team debut as an 18-year-old in a 5-1 win over Sunderland in December 2021 to spark huge excitement about his future.
But he has made just two appearances for Arsenal, and after spending the season on loan with Blackpool, he has made the decision to push for a transfer. Some Arsenal fans may be surprised by the club’s stance, but Mikel Arteta has always been clear on his policy in promoting young players into the first team.
