Emile Smith Rowe has confessed his love for Arsenal and discovered the surprise that Chelsea overlooked him when he was young.
After making a series of assignments to players like RB Leipzig and Huddersfield, this season has seen the 20-year-old make his breakthrough.
Having made only 12 appearances for Arsenal Previously, it has appeared 22 times in 2020/21. He has scored twice and has assisted six goals in those outings.
The player earned a well deserved call-up from England Under-21 this week. Building on his efforts in the North London derby, A former Spurs scout also revealed how he almost joined Tottenham.
Born in Croydon, Smith Rowe probably should have grown up a fan of Crystal Palace. However, the player has admitted that he has always liked Arsenal. Furthermore, he also revealed how Chelsea turned down the opportunity to sign him when he was young.
“Yes. I grew up in an area that should be more Crystal Palace than anything else, but I was a fan of Arsenal. Smith Rowe he told the Daily Mail.
“I tried Chelsea and didn’t get in. Something about me not being big enough, I’ve heard!
“But Arsenal found out and picked me up.
“They were also flexible. They knew I lived far away and they told me to come in when I could. Tottenham showed interest, but I supported Arsenal. They are my club.
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Smith Rowe ‘could have played’ for Wenger
Following his performance against Tottenham last weekend, Rio Ferdinand spoke of his admiration for
The 20-year-old played 77 minutes, hitting the crossbar during that time, and caused all kinds of problems for Matt Doherty in particular.
And Ferdinand admits he’s a huge fan of Smith Rowe’s approach to the game.
“I love him, I have to say, I love him; I love the way he plays, ”he told his YouTube channel.
“When [Martin] Odegaard He walked in, he was a little worried. Would the coach play it on the same team? But he’s come in, and the way he’s played this season, sometimes there’s even that cheek in the way he plays.
Ferdinand also claimed that Smith Rowe would have fitted into the teams of legendary Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.
“I said this a while ago that he could have played in the Wenger era, the way he plays football.
“It has been a breath of fresh air and very positive under Arteta. I think [Bukayo] Obviously, Saka has been the outstanding young man who has entered, but he is not far behind. And for the future, I think it’s very, very bright for him.
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