At the start of every season, Arsenal offers young academy graduates professional contracts. This allows them the opportunity to fulfill their dream of playing for the club. The latest of such player to be offered his first professional contract is Robbie Burton.
The 18-year-old will like to follow in the footsteps of former academy graduates like Alex Iwobi, Reiss Nelson and most recently, Ainsley Maitland-Niles who have gone to stake a claim in the first team. The interesting thing about academy graduates being promoted to the first team is that it gives them the opportunity to learn faster and gather experience.
So, whenever they are called on to make their debut, they have to show the world that they are worthy to wear the shirt.
This is exactly what Robbie Burton will hope to achieve with this new contract. He has the talent and he has been on the radar for a while to be promoted to the first team very soon. After joining the club since age six, he has seen what it takes to be an Arsenal player.
After signing the contract, Robbie Burton said :
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
He might not get playing time in the league anytime soon, but if he convinces the coach, he could be getting some minutes in the Carabao cup and maybe in the Europa League.
His future now lies in his hand with how he takes his chances whenever they come calling. We all wish him the best of luck.
He might not get playing time in the league anytime soon, but if he convinces the coach, he could be getting some minutes in the Carabao cup and maybe in the Europa League.
His future now lies in his hand with how he takes his chances whenever they come calling. We all wish him the best of luck.