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Arsenal fans say ‘we’ve lost another baller’ as wonderkid who was tipped to follow Saka leaves in permanent transfer

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ARSENAL fans believe they have lost a wonderkid with Marcelo Flores set to leave, according to reports.

Flores, 19, was tipped to follow in Bukayo Saka's footsteps after impressing at youth level for the Gunners.

Marcelo Flores is set to join Tigres
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Marcelo Flores is set to join TigresCredit: Getty

But Arsenal have reached an agreement with Tigres to sell the winger, claims .

Flores is set to put pen to paper on a four-year deal once he completes a medical to end his stay at .

Fans feel Flores still has a lot of potential and many are disappointed to see him leave the club.

One supporter said: "Arsenal loses another baller."

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Another added: "Arsenal have lost a good one."

A third wrote: "Bro we were gassed about this boy."

And another commented: "Another talent arsenal to regret let him go."

Flores was handed a five-year contract at the age of 17 and he revealed he hoped to follow in Saka's footsteps.

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He said at the time: "I see Bukayo, he is a very good role model for me. He is the best person to talk to, we text and we talk a lot.

"He worked very hard to get where he is. He gives me advice and shares his own experiences so I'm ready for whatever is coming”.

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