Mikel Arteta Faces Pep Guardiola-Like Dilemma at Arsenal Amid Backroom Staff Contract Issues
Mikel Arteta’s future at Arsenal is under discussion as the club aims to secure his services with a new long-term contract. Despite having only an FA Cup to show for in terms of silverware during his tenure, there is confidence within the club that success will come in the near future.
Arteta has seen changes in his coaching staff since his arrival, with Steve Round departing and Hussein Isa being brought in as an attacking-phase coach last summer. The contributions of consistent figures like Miguel Molina and Carlos Cuesta, both Spaniards, have been notable. Cuesta, in particular, has attracted interest from other clubs for head coach roles, including Norwich City and Leicester City.
When asked about the prospect of staff members leaving, Arteta emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for growth and development. He acknowledged that everyone needs to feel there is a path for advancement and expressed gratitude for the opportunities he received early in his coaching career.
While there were claims that the contracts of Cuesta and Molina would expire this summer, there is now time for both the club and the coaches to assess their next steps. Arsenal has been linked with former Manchester United player Gabriel Heinze, but there have been no new developments on that front.
It’s not uncommon for coaches to lose key members of their staff, as Arteta himself experienced when he left Pep Guardiola’s team at Manchester City to join Arsenal. As Arteta faces these challenges, the priority for the club remains securing his future in north London for the long term.
Mikel Arteta Faces Pep Guardiola-Like Dilemma at Arsenal Amid Backroom Staff Contract Issues
