Xavi is set to depart his position as Barcelona manager in the summer. The Barcelona boss said about his future: “I don’t want to be a problem for the club, and the best thing is to leave after June. I was the solution two years ago, but now leaving is the best option,” Xavi told reporters in his post-match press conference after his Barcelona side lost 5-3 to Villarreal.
How does this affect Arsenal?
As a gooner, you must be wondering how Xavi’s future relates to you. There have been numerous reports that have claimed that Laporta is a huge fan of Arteta, with the Barcelona president considering the Arsenal manager as a possible replacement for Xavi.
In relation to those claims, I feel that from now until the La Liga giants appoint a new head coach, Arteta will be heavily linked with the position.
And given that the Arsenal manager grew up in the legendary La Masia, blossoming in Barcelona B before leaving for PSG, he may be enticed to return and live his Barcelona dream as their coach.
Notably, Arteta has only 18 months left on his current contract, and Arsenal must act quickly to secure his future at the club by offering a better and longer deal. He has yet to win a big trophy managing Arsenal, but his work at the Emirates speaks for itself; he has truly transformed the club.
Under him, the Gunners have recovered their identity, are playing beautiful football, and are not only fighting for the league title but also for the Champions League after six years in the limbo.
Many are confident that the Gunners will soon reap the benefits of his leadership. At 41, the Spaniard has over 20 years to continue dominating the football scene; the Gooners should surely hope he does so with us.
Sam P
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Three friends of mine (two manure and one liverpool fan) called me yesterday full of joy to tell me that Arteta leaves too……I PITY THE FOOL
No, let him turn the Barcelona deal down & then negotiate a new deal..
unless he delivers a trophy this season there’s actually no need to renew his contract. He hasn’t delivered anything of significance to deserve contract extension even after spending more than any other manager in the clubs history.
From the looks of things Arsenal is right on schedule.
Top four finish and a decent run in the champions league is money well spent, and to think we are some way off before phase five kicks in.
There is no need for fresh contract talks, but if one wish to add a little fire works on the thread then go ahead and make my day.
IMO, there is not even a one percent chance of MA leaving us , let alone going to skint BARCA!
AS IF HE WOULD!!
I realise JA scent a possible story or angle here, but it simply isnt one. Nothing at all to see here, so lets move on!
No rush regarding his contract. Wait till the end of the season then review the situation. My opinion? He will be offered an extension.
He is in charge of everything Arsenal, so there is no place he’d rather be.
The story has added a bit of spice to an incredibly dull transfer window across the board
Now that we know Klopp won’t be leaving Liverpool to take over at the Emirates in August, it means there’s one less candidate in the frame