Arsenal youngster reveals why he went out on loan

Marcelo Flores joined Spanish side Real Oviedo on loan this summer.

The 18-year-old midfielder is one of highly rated players in the Gunners youth system and was expected to break into the first team this summer.

But he decided to spend the entire season on loan at Spain’s second division with Real Oviedo.

He is just 18 and has more time to recreate his career at Arsenal next season.

“The leap is big from one football to another, but my goals are ambitious,” Flores said to Diario de Mexico.

“I want to show that I can play well, and I’m ready for whatever comes: I’m going to work hard for the team and for myself, to show what I can do in football.

“They told me that Oviedo wanted me, and from then on it was my decision and that of my family.

“I have friends playing in Spain, and they are happy that I am starting this new stage in Oviedo. They tell me it’s a very good league, both Primera and Segunda, and that I should enjoy it and do what I know how to do.

“The level is similar and my objective is to work hard now. I’m ready to play, although that doesn’t depend on me.”

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