Every year, it is interesting to see which youngster will be able to make the step up from the youth teams. Last season, we saw the emergence of talents such as Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
This season we could see another exciting talent do well in the form of Robbie Burton who has signed professional terms with the Gunners.
The 18-year-old who has been at the club since the age of six had this to say after the contract was signed:
“From the age of 6 when I first joined, it’s always been my dream to sign a professional contract @arsenal Thank you to all my family and all the people that have helped me along the way. Looking forward to the future.”
There is going to be a lot of competition for places in the Arsenal squad but if Burton is able to showcase his talent, he may get a few opportunities.
From the age of 6 when I first joined, it’s always been my dream to sign a professional contract @arsenal Thank you to all my family and all the people that have helped me along the way. Looking forward to the future👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/Z9JJ7VjxMw
— Robbie Burton (@RBurton26) July 1, 2018
The Gunners have always been a club to encourage young talent as there are countless examples of this happening. How much game time he will get is entirely dependent on the way he plays. Maybe the club would feel that Burton will be better served with a loan away from the club.
It is going to be interesting to see the way in which new manager Unai Emery plans to use these players. Arsenal will compete in four competitions so some of them may end up getting a chance. The best bet for a player like Burton would be getting a game in the Carabao Cup.
Most of the players that Arsenal have signed or are targeting tend to belong to the more experienced category. This should not discourage a player like Burton as there will be chances, if not today, sometime later.
The important thing is that he focuses on improving his game and he will be playing sooner than many think. Arsenal fans would love to see a youngster like him make a big impression on the team, in the upcoming season.
