Rio Ferdinand has hailed Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino for being "brave", following his decision to leave the club this summer.
Midfielder Patino was only 11 when he signed for the Gunners in 2015, since coming through the youth ranks at the club. And the England youth star has enhanced his reputation on loan at Blackpool this season, one of their shining lights amid a difficult campaign..
But rather than return to North London, Patino is now set to leave in a bid to get regular first team football, as opposed to triggering a clause to keep him at Arsenal until the end of 2025. And his decision has drawn praise from the former Manchester United defender, who on Wednesday was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
