As much as we don’t want to admit it, Mikel Arteta taking up a coaching role at Manchester City is looking likelier than ever.
The Spaniard officially hung up his boots for Arsenal at the end of the 2015/16 season after an emotional send-off. However, there was always the possibility that he could remain at the club and take up a coaching role. The former midfielder said that he’d left the door open and, to be honest, this is what most Gooners wanted.
Around this time, there were also rumours that the 34-year-old could go to Manchester City to work alongside new manager, Pep Guardiola, but we were still hoping Arsene Wenger and the board would pull through and conjure up a role in London Colney.
Unfortunately, this isn’t looking liking and Di Marzio are claiming that Arteta is now close to becoming assist coach with the Sky Blues.
Admittedly, although the news doesn’t surprise me, giving him such a huge roll at a big club does. This is no disrespect to Arteta – I love him and think he’ll be a brilliant coach – but considering his lack of experience, especially at such a level, it seems like a bit of a risk. Either that or Pep knows something we don’t, which is very likely.
If Arteta does go to City, I wish him all the luck. He deserves it. Although I know I’m not the only one that’s gutted.
We gave Man city Vieira and now Arteta
— Abdi (@fuwadii) June 17, 2016
you can't but ask why are we not offering the same position, or if we are, why is he not accepting.
— Raü Lë Creüset (@RauLeCreuset) June 16, 2016
I'm gutted too. I guess it was too good an opportunity for him to turn down. He may come back.
— Olivia Landry (@livlan) June 16, 2016
why can't we just Sack Steve Bould and let Arteta be assistant coach to Wenger. Arteta is very technical cos his Spaniard
— Cabana (@andrew_ogbeni11) June 16, 2016