Arsenal job is a ‘bigger draw’ than managing Barcelona, says Paul Merson
Mikel Arteta is reportedly considering quitting Arsenal at the end of the season (Picture: Getty)
Paul Merson says the ‘game has changed’ and Arsenal are now a ‘bigger draw’ for Mikel Arteta than Barcelona.
At the weekend, a report from Spanish outlet Sport claimed Arteta had told his close circle that he was considering leaving the Gunners at the end of the season, four-and-a-half years after taking over the reins from Unai Emery.
It came as Xavi announced his impending departure from Barca and Arteta has been mooted as a potential successor at the Camp Nou, with the Spaniard’s name thought to be high up on the club’s shortlist of managerial targets.
However, Arsenal moved quickly to pour cold water on the speculation emanating from Catalonia, insisting Arteta was committed to the cause in north London as they fight for honours in the Premier League and Champions League this term.
At his press conference on Monday, Arteta echoed the sentiment and said he had been ‘upset’ by the ‘fake news’ that had spread surrounding his future.
Asked whether there was any truth to the rumours, he told the media: ?No, that?s totally fake news. What I read yesterday I don?t know where it?s coming from. I?m really upset about it.
?I could not believe it. I don?t know where it?s coming from. I think we have to be very careful when you talk about personal things especially.
?I?m in the right place.?
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