Arsenal are reportedly hoping to agree on a new deal with manager Mikel Arteta soon amid his recent links with Barcelona.
According to Give Me Sport, Arsenal are confident of agreeing on a new deal with Mikel Arteta, who is reportedly thought to be on the radar of Barcelona. The Spaniard has a contract worth £10 million per year with the Premier League club until 2025, and it remains to be seen whether the two parties can secure an agreement soon.
Arteta has done an impressive job at Arsenal so far, helping them compete for the Premier League title over the last two seasons. Arsenal have put together a talented young squad as well. With a couple of intelligent additions in the summer, there is no reason why they cannot win major trophies next term.
There has been clear improvement under the Spanish manager, and Arsenal must do everything in their power to keep him at the club for as long as possible. He has done well to nurture talented young players at the club as well. It is evident that he is the right man to take them forward, and it will be interesting to see if he is ready to commit his long term future to the club.
Barcelona have been interested in Mikel Arteta
Barcelona have been keen on appointing Arteta as their next manager. The Spanish giants have recently parted ways with Xavi Hernandez. While Arteta could prove to be an exciting acquisition, they have zeroed in on Hansi Flick as their next manager. So, the latest update has come as a boost for Arsenal’s prospects of keeping hold of him.
Arteta is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future as a manager. The opportunity to join a club like Barcelona can be hard to turn down. It will be an exciting proposition for him, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Arsenal fans will certainly be delighted with the fact that the club are confident of tying him down to a new deal. It remains to be seen whether both parties can sort out the formalities soon. Arsenal will be hoping to win major trophies in the coming seasons, and they must keep their manager for the long term.
