Arsenal whiz, Emile Smith Rowe, has revealed he’s a Chelsea reject.
Smith Rowe admits he had trials with the Blues before joining Arsenal’s academy.
He told the Daily Mail: “Yeah. I grew up in an area that should be more Crystal Palace than anything else, but I was an Arsenal fan. I trialled at 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 flexible, too. They knew I lived far away and told me to come in when I could. Tottenham showed interest but I stood by Arsenal. They’re my club.”
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He added: “We’re definitely going in the right direction. With the team we’ve got, I feel like we’re destined for great things. Honestly, I don’t think people realise how good Bukayo Saka is, for example. He’s one of the best players I’ve ever played with.”