Mikel Arteta dodged questions this Wednesday about the interest of the FC Barcelona in his services, according to the Spanish press, claiming to be “totally focused” on his mission at Arsenal, where there is “a lot of work to be done”.
“There will always be speculation when there are elections in the Barcelona“It’s a huge team,” the Gunners coach told a news conference.
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The Spanish press stated this week that Joan Laporta, candidate for the presidency of the Boat, The election takes place on Sunday, he was counting on trying to sit in Arteta on the bench, now occupied by Ronald Koeman, if elected.
“Obviously this is where I grew up as a player and there will always be connections. But I’m really focused on the work I have to do here, and there’s a lot to do, and I really like that,” said the Basque coach.
Before taking command of Arsenal, Arteta he was an assistant at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola, a Barça club legend.
Arteta, Who won the last FA Cup with Arsenal, has a contract until 2023 with the London team.
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Next to the arrival of Mikel Arteta, Presidential candidate Joan Laporta would make some important signings for next season. Sounds like players like Kun Agüero and Bellerín.