Get to know Joel Lopez, the Wonder Maskid of La Masia who was 'stolen' by Arsenal

Arsenal is constantly introducing new figures in the world of football. Not long ago, they made a surprise by entering a name that was ready to explode, Joel Lopez.

The 17-year-old's name starts ringing with coach Unai Emery. The figure put the name of Joel Lopez on the Arsenal team to attend the prestigious show, the Europa League.

Little information, Joel Lopez is a player who was born in 2002 and is subscribed to the Spanish National U-17 Team. The man who played as a defender is now part of the U-18 team and often receives calls to strengthen the U-23 team.

He is a player trained by the Barcelona youth team or better known as La Masia. And recently Joel Lopez was offered a professional contract by the management of the Gunners.


After Bellerin and Fabregas

One can say that Barcelona has missed the question about this player. In connection with The Sun, the defending champions La Liga actually want to retain Joel Lopez and also briefly proposed a professional contract last summer.

Liverpool also monitored the situation while still in Barcelona. Champions League defending champions witnessed the opportunity to expel him from a club strengthened by Lionel Messi.

But in the end, Arsenal managed to get his autograph. Europa League finalists sign a stock exchange contract, before signing a professional contract on May 17.

Joel Lopez followed in the footsteps of some of his predecessors, such as Cesc Fabregas and Hector Bellerin. They also got Arsenal from La Masia when they were very young and became an important part of the club's history.

Like Jordi Alba

Joel Lopez often operates on the left side of the defense. A journalist from Barcelona, ​​Albert Roge, told me about the ability of players to go to Football. London last year.

"He likes to go forward and attack in the penalty area, he combines very well and has a nice touch," he said.

"In defense, he is very intense and his speed helps him to justify his position when he makes a few mistakes, he is a player who always likes the coaches, is very wise on the field and off the field and is very good" he continued.

Roge also told me that, in fact, Barcelona did not want Joel Lopez to leave. "However, they realize that they have chosen Miranda, so it is difficult to keep Joel for sporting reasons," he said.

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