Premier League: Mikel Arteta wants to bring Arsene Wenger back to Arsenal: “I spoke to him”

Will coaching legend Arsene Wenger return to work for Arsenal soon? The current coach Mikel Arteta would definitely welcome a return of the 72-year-old.

“We would be delighted to have him much closer to us again,” said Arteta of the BBC quoted. The Spaniard explained that he had already talked to Wenger about a possible comeback: “I spoke to him when we saw the film (a documentary about Wenger; the editor), and it was incredibly pleasant to see him to see and chat with him and hopefully we can bring him closer. “

Wenger was Arsenal’s head coach for over 20 years from October 1996 to summer 2018, during which time he became an icon of the London club. Under the French, the Gunners won three English championship titles (1998, 2002, 2004).

Mikel Arteta: Arsene Wenger would be “a great help” to Arsenal

Arteta does not yet know what role Wenger, who has worked as Director Development for FIFA since November 2019, could fill at Arsenal: “What I can say is that I would like him to be much closer to me personally because I think it would be a great help, I think it would be a great help to the club. “

In any case, Wenger would have a “great time”, Arteta promised, should he decide to return: “Because of the respect, admiration and love that everyone in the club feels for their achievements and for themselves.” Arteta played for Arsenal under Wenger for five years from 2011 to 2016. The 39-year-old has been the 13-time English champion’s head coach since the end of 2019.