The landscape of football benches undergoes a significant transformation, starting with Klopp bidding farewell to Liverpool at the end of the season.
Shortly after, Xavi followed suit, announcing his departure as Barcelona’s coach on June 30. Adding to the official announcements, a coach with ties to Barcelona hinted at potentially concluding his tenure at Arsenal a few days ago.
Despite Arteta holding a contract until 2025, the passage of time and recent season tensions appear to have taken a toll on the Arsenal coach. A positive rapport with the club’s ownership could pave the way for a consensual departure post-season. While Arteta has informed those close to him, discretion is paramount as the final stages of the competition unfold.
Arteta’s potential departure aligns with Xavi’s exit, though currently, there’s no indication of contact between Barça and the Arsenal coach. Nonetheless, it’s widely known that Laporta holds Arteta in high esteem, envisioning him as an ideal candidate for the Barcelona first-team bench.
Leading Arsenal has been a challenging journey for Arteta, with one FA Cup (2019-20) and two Community Shields (2020 and 2023) as the team contends for the Premier League and secures a Champions League spot. The pressure and strain have prompted Arteta to reconsider his future, contemplating a change of scenery or a well-deserved break.
In recent surveys, Barça fans express enthusiasm for Arteta as a potential replacement for Xavi in the 2024-25 season. The first crucial step, Arteta’s release from Arsenal, may be in progress, leaving Joan Laporta and his sports management to finalize the successor for the challenging role left by Xavi Hernández.
