Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been linked with a move to Barcelona, and the Spanish manager is now considering taking on the job, as per Fichajes.
He has done an impressive job at Arsenal, and after years of rebuilding, he has turned them into a formidable outfit capable of fighting for major trophies. Arsenal have been fighting for the league title consistently, and they are currently the favourites to win the competition. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to take on a new challenge in the future.
It is common knowledge that the Arsenal manager is a boyhood Barcelona fan. He has also come through the Academy of the La Liga club. It would not be a surprise if he decided to return to the club in the near future. He has established himself as a quality manager with a bright future. Joining Barcelona would be a huge step up in his career. Although Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in England, managing the Spanish outfit would be a massive challenge.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Arsenal will not want to lose a quality young manager like him. However, they could be powerless to stop him from leaving if Barcelona are determined to get the deal done. They will not need to work hard to convince the manager.
Arsenal will not want to lose Arteta
Meanwhile, Arsenal fans will also be concerned about the possibility of a departure. They will not want to lose him any time soon. However, if Arsenal manage to win the league title and does well in the UEFA Champions League this season, there could be a sense of accomplishment in the manager, and he might look to try out a new challenge.
The opportunity to manage Barcelona can be a dream for most managers. In the case of Arteta, it would be his boyhood dream. It seems highly unlikely that he will be able to turn down the job if the opportunity is presented to him. For now, he will concentrate on winning major trophies with Arsenal this season.