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Published on 2024-05-16 14:30:00
Arsenal is feeling pressure to secure Mikel Arteta’s future amid interest from top clubs like Manchester City and Barcelona. While Pep Guardiola’s contract at Manchester City is set to expire in 2024, the club is not pressuring him to make a decision but is preparing contingency plans. Arteta has just over a year left on his current agreement with Arsenal, and the club is urging him to commit to the future.
Manchester City is monitoring potential replacements for Guardiola, including coaches like Míchel at Girona, who secured Champions League football for the 2024/25 season. Both Barcelona and City are reportedly admirers of Arteta, with the latter potentially seeking Guardiola’s long-term replacement. Girona’s success, attributed in part to Manchester City talents on loan, has caught the attention of top clubs.
Despite Arteta’s commitment to Arsenal’s vision, the club is aware of interest from Barcelona and Manchester City. Girona’s success has been fueled by Manchester City talents on loan, adding to the interest from top clubs in the coach and his potential as a future manager. Manchester City is expected to continue monitoring coaches like Míchel as potential successors to Guardiola in the future, indicating a time of transition ahead for the club.
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