Mikel Arteta has raved about one of his Arsenal players. Mikel Arteta has hailed Max Dowman as showing greater early promise than a young Lionel Messi after the 16-year-old prodigy pledged his long-term future to Arsenal. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHowever, Arteta, who was at Barcelona during Messi's formative years, is expecting remarkable achievements once the teenager returns to fitness. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"What he has done with us, me personally, I haven't seen before. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"He has a certain charisma as well and personality.

Source: Express January 30, 2026 13:19 UTC