Swansea City’s new era under Luke Williams has brought a refreshing change, especially for Charlie Patino, the Arsenal loanee.

Patino’s impressive performance in the FA Cup has not only highlighted his potential resurgence at Swansea but also attracted attention from European giants like Juventus.

Swansea City’s new boss Luke Williams has injected a fresh perspective into the team, particularly in the way he’s harnessing the talents of Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino.

Patino’s recent performance against Morecambe in the FA Cup, where he was awarded Player of the Match, has drawn attention to the potential rebirth of his career at Swansea.

Patino, who ended 2023 on a challenging note, found his form at the start of 2024. His display in the FA Cup third round not only showcased his skills but also indicated a strategic shift in his role on the pitch.

Williams’ guidance has been pivotal in this transformation. “I said to Charlie that he needs to be in certain positions,” Williams explained. “He’s an attacking midfield player. He has to try and score. Try and create and score goals. He can’t just play in the middle of the pitch and play really lovely football.”

This new direction contrasts with Patino’s previous positioning at the base of midfield, often alongside Matt Grimes. Williams sees Patino thriving in a more advanced role, a sentiment echoed by Patino himself.

“Getting on the ball is also important because I feel I can create things,” Patino said. “At half-time we tweaked a few things, the gaffer wanted me higher in the pockets where I can impact things more and didn’t want me dropping too deep.”

Patino’s adaptation to this new role was evident in the FA Cup game against Morecambe. He found himself in key positions, leading to scoring a first-time volley from close range. “I found myself in an area where I can make the box, and it was a great delivery from Sam Parker. I found myself onside as well, and slotted it in,” Patino said about his goal.

Patino’s resurgence under Williams hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Reports from Italy reveal Juventus‘s growing interest in the young talent, intensifying their scouting efforts.

Patino, valued at a minimum of €30 million by Arsenal, is also on the radar of other top clubs like AC Milan and Inter Milan. Juventus’s director of football, Cristian Giuntoli, reportedly admires Patino as one of the best talents produced by Arsenal’s academy in recent years.

Despite the rumours and Juventus’s pursuit, there is no clear indication that Patino will leave Swansea this month.