I have played against Top talents like Yamal, Musiala and even Palmer before but to be quiet honest I have never seen such a dangerously insane kid like Him before”, AC MILAN star Rafael leao named the ONE Arsenal player that really surprised Him last night – Not Rice and Not Saka
In a moment that left reporters stunned and Arsenal fans buzzing, AC Milan superstar Rafael Leão has just delivered a jaw-dropping statement after last night’s electrifying pre-season clash between Arsenal and AC Milan.
> “I’ve played against top talents like Lamine Yamal, Jamal Musiala, and even Cole Palmer before,” Leão began during the post-match press conference,
“But to be quite honest, I have never seen such a dangerously insane kid like him before.”
And no — he wasn’t talking about Declan Rice or Bukayo Saka. According to inside sources at the Emirates, the player who left Leão in disbelief is none other than 17-year-old winger, Myles Lewis-Skelly — a Hale End product who’s quickly becoming one of football’s worst-kept secrets.
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⚡ Lewis-Skelly: The Nightmare Leão Didn’t See Coming
Last night’s match saw Arsenal dominate large spells of the game, with Lewis-Skelly coming on as a second-half substitute — and completely flipping the tempo.
Deployed in an advanced role, he reportedly nutmegged two Milan defenders, danced past Theo Hernandez, and sent one pinpoint cross that nearly resulted in a goal from Eddie Nketiah.
But it wasn’t just the skill that stunned Leão.
> “He doesn’t just dribble,” Leão continued. “He embarrasses you — and then has the composure to play a killer pass. He was everywhere… tracking back, taking risks, and making it look like futsal at full speed.”
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🧠 Mikel Arteta’s Secret Weapon?
Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has long been known inside Arsenal as a midfield engine, has apparently undergone a positional evolution under Mikel Arteta. Now playing in a more versatile wide role, the 17-year-old is blending ball control, defensive discipline, and fearless creativity that’s catching the eyes of even Europe’s elite.
Arteta, speaking after the match, remained coy but couldn’t hide his excitement:
> “He’s growing faster than expected. What impressed me was not the flair, but the bravery to go toe-to-toe with top-level players like Milan’s veterans. He’s hungry — and that’s dangerous.”
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🚨 Arsenal Fans Are Already Dreaming
Leão’s comments have already ignited Arsenal Twitter:
> 🔥 “If Rafael Leão is this shook, then Lewis-Skelly is HIM.”
🔴 “Forget midfield depth — this kid just forced his way into the first-team winger debate.”
👀 “We’re cooking another Saka — and Europe better be scared.”