Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed rumors suggesting he plans to leave the Premier League side and join Barcelona at the end of the current season.
Contrary to speculation in Spain on Sunday, Sky Sports reports that Arteta has no intention of departing Arsenal. Earlier stories had circulated, claiming that the Spanish coach had informed his staff about his departure from the Emirates.
Arteta is now being linked to the Barcelona managerial position, which will become vacant ahead of the 2024/2025 campaign.
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The speculation gained momentum after Barcelona’s current head coach, Xavi, announced on Saturday that he would step down at the end of the season.
This decision followed a 5-3 defeat at home to Villarreal, where Barcelona conceded twice in added time at the Nou Camp.
The loss has left them trailing LaLiga leaders Girona by 11 points. Arteta, 41, took over as Arsenal manager in November 2019, succeeding Unai Emery and stepping into a senior managerial role for the first time in his career.