Mikel Arteta ‘happy’ at Arsenal after Paris Saint-Germain link
Posted by  badge Boss on Jun 25, 2023 - 04:09PM
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly made an approach for Mikel Arteta (AMA/Getty)

Mikel Arteta insists he is happy at Arsenal after being linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Spaniard guided the Gunners to a second-placed finish in the last season, while he won the during his first season in charge.

PSG, meanwhile, have been searching for a new manager following the sacking of Christophe Galtier earlier this month.

Former Barcelona and Spain head coach is closing in on a move to the French capital to replace Galtier, .

When asked about ’s interest, Arteta told : ‘I can only say that I am happy at Arsenal.

‘I feel loved, valued by our owners, Stan and Josh [Kroenke], and I have a lot to do here at this club.

‘I am happy and tremendously grateful to be at Arsenal.’

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal can win the Premier League title next season (Getty)

Asked if he would consider managing Barcelona or , Arteta replied: ‘Spain is my country. I have been out for many years and at some point it could be an option to return to the league and have other experiences.’

Arteta is also adamant that Arsenal will challenge for the Premier League title next season.

‘If not, I wouldn’t be sitting here. That’s our ambition,’ said the Arsenal manager.

‘We know the difficulty – it is the best League in the world and next season will be the most difficult League in the history of the Premier League. Why? Last year it was. I’ve been here for 22 years and I’ve never seen a competitive level like that.

‘So much quality, so much organization, so many resources, so many good coaches… and now Pochettino [at Chelsea] and Iraola [at Bournemouth] arrive.

‘The level is that and to win the Premier League you must be the best. That’s why we need to be reinforced.’

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