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Arsenal youngster Elton Monteiro commits to Switzerland

Arsenal defender Elton Monteiro is committed to playing for Switzerland.

The 18 year-old centre-half also qualifies for Portugal.

But he told arenal.com: "My passport is Portuguese, but I am Swiss.

"I have nothing drawing me to play for Portugal as I was born and raised in Switzerland. Portugal has a strong football reputation, but the football is getting stronger in Switzerland."

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