Mikel Arteta Wednesday dodged questions about the importance of the FC Barcelona in his services, according to the Spanish press, claiming to be “fully 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 United States BarcelonaIt’s a huge team, ” said the ‘Gunners’ coach at a press conference.
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The Spanish press reported this week that Joan Laporta, candidate for the presidency of the Barça, whose election is on Sunday, counted on trying to take a seat Arteta on the culé bench, currently occupied by Ronald Koeman, if he was elected.
“Of course I grew up there as a player and there will always be connections. But I am really focused on the work that I have to do here, and there is a lot to do, and I really enjoy it,” said the Bask. trainer.
Before taking command of Arsenal, Arteta He was an assistant at Manchester City to Pep Guardiola, a legend of the Barça club.
Arteta, who won the last FA Cup with Arsenal, has a contract with the London team until 2023.
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Along with the arrival of Mikel Arteta, presidential candidate Joan Laporta would make some important additions for the following season. It sounds like players like Kun Agüero and Bellerín.