EPL: Arteta reveals why he didn’t replace Wenger at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has revealed reasons behind his decision to stay at Manchester City, following discussions with Arsenal and Newcastle United.
Last year, the 37-year-old held extensive talks with Arsenal about succeeding Arsene Wenger as manager, before he opted to remain at City and the Gunners went on to appoint Unai Emery. Asked if he was closer to leaving for Arsenal last year. than he was this summer following Newcastle’s interest, he replied: “Sometimes, I was about to leave, but I stopped myself.“Firstly, that I am not in a hurry and I have not felt that I need to take the step.
“And the third is a matter of loyalty, when you promise someone to continue next year, with little time to manoeuvre, it was not appropriate to make that decision.
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