Former Valencia and Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has pointed to Como manager Cesc Fabregas as a strong contender to succeed Mikel Arteta as Arsenal’s head coach whenever the current manager decides to leave the club. Mendieta, who has followed Arteta’s impressive work at the Emirates Stadium since 2019, acknowledged Arteta’s significant transformation of Arsenal into title contenders but speculated about future managerial transitions.
Mendieta praised Arteta for consistently securing top Premier League finishes and noted that big clubs, including Barcelona, could come calling for Arteta given his Basque background and early ties to La Masia. While emphasizing Arteta’s current success, Mendieta identified Fabregas as a future Premier League coaching talent capable of fitting well within Arsenal’s footballing philosophy.
Fabregas, a former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea player, has been developing his coaching credentials at Italian club Como. Mendieta highlighted Fabregas’s tactical intelligence, adaptability, and experience in football, suggesting that his deep knowledge of Arsenal’s playing style could make him an ideal candidate.
This endorsement comes amid widespread speculation about Arteta’s future, with many expecting him to be courted by elite clubs or national teams. Meanwhile, Arsenal fans remain hopeful that Arteta will lead the Gunners to their elusive Premier League title, with Mendieta confident the club will continue strengthening under his guidance.
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