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Arsenal whizkid Patino admits Luton loyalty - and Deportivo La Coruna playing hopes!

Arsenal whizkid Charlie Patino admits he still feels a loyalty to former club Luton Town - while his Dad is a big fan of Deportivo La Coruna!

Patino was signe from the Hatters as an 11 year-old.

He wrote for arsenal.com: "Five years on and it's no surprise I have a massive soft spot for Arsenal, but I've got to be completely honest and say that my heart is with Luton Town!

"I spent five years there as well and the development they gave me was massive and I'll always appreciate that. My Dad and I were season-ticket holders too and we'd literally watch every home game after I'd been playing in the morning, so they've played a massive part in my life.

"My Dad also supports another team called Deportivo La Coruna because he grew up Spain. Maybe one day I could play for them too!"

He added: "I've always had an appreciation for that Spanish style of play. Growing up I adored Santi Cazorla as a player, and Cesc Fabregas and Mikel Arteta were some of my favourites too. But there's something about Santi for me and the qualities that he had – he was something else."

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