The former Arsenal midfielder had a difficult first season in the Segunda Division with Depor.
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But Hidalgo insists Patino will be stronger for the past 12 months, “Patiño will stay with us.
"I think he's earned the right to be in the squad. We see him in the number six position, alongside the competition from Gragera and José Ángel. We'll see if we can also see him at number eight.
"He's a very driven, hard-working player with a lot of enthusiasm, and he's coming off a tough year of hard work. Knowing the competition there is, he can bring us something.”
Patino's deal with Depor runs to 2028.