Charlie Patino has joined Deportivo La Coruna on a permanent deal from Arsenal.
The Athletic reported last week that Deportivo had agreed a fee of around £1million with a sell-on clause included for the midfielder.
Patino, 20, has spent the past two seasons on loan at Blackpool and Swansea City and had entered the final year of his contract at Arsenal.
The academy graduate holds a Spanish passport and is a supporter of Deportivo.
“Firstly, I just want to say thank you for all the amazing memories that I have had at this historic club,” Patino said on social media, addressing Arsenal fans. “It has been an honour to represent Arsenal on and off the pitch.
“I joined the club when I was 11 years old with a dream of one day making my debut for Arsenal. I was fortunate enough to make my dream a reality and for this I will always be grateful.
“Thank you to the fans, team mates, coaches and everyone associated to the club.”
Patino has signed a four-year deal with Deportivo, who compete in the Spanish second tier.
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