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'Ronaldo helped me so much' - Ex-Arsenal youth player Mavididi credits Juventus star for aiding his development

Ex-Arsenal youngster Stephy Mavididi has credited Cristiano Ronaldo for aiding his development, admitting that training with the Juventus superstar "helped me so much".

Mavididi spent five years making his way through Arsenal's youth ranks before graduating to the senior squad in 2016, but struggled to force his way into Arsene Wenger's plans thereafter.

The former England Under-20 international was sent out on loan to Charlton Athletic twice and Preston North End once before being sold to Juventus on a permanent deal in 2018 - initially joining the Italian giant's reserves set-up.