In response to swirling rumors suggesting his potential move to Barcelona as a replacement for Xavi Hernandez, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta vehemently denied any such intentions. Dismissing the reports, Arteta emphasized his commitment to Arsenal and debunked the notion of departing for Barcelona.
Arteta's contract with Arsenal still has 18 months remaining, further solidifying his ties to the club. The speculation surrounding Arteta's link to Barcelona arose following Xavi Hernandez's announcement of his departure from his coaching role at the end of the season.
Barcelona's recent 5-3 defeat against Villarreal, marking their third loss in La Liga this season, has intensified the scrutiny surrounding the club's coaching situation. With a 10-point deficit trailing Real Madrid, Barcelona faces mounting pressure to secure stability within its coaching staff.
Addressing the rumors directly, Arteta expressed frustration and disbelief at the spread of false information. He adamantly stated that the claims of his potential move to Barcelona hold no truth, denouncing them as "fake news" without any credible sources to substantiate the speculation.
Mikel Arteta said: “Fake news. Totally fake news. I don’t know where it is coming from. It is totally untrue”.
“I am really upset about it. I could not believe it. No source, nothing”.
Despite the distractions caused by the swirling rumors, Arsenal remains focused on their upcoming Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest. Arteta and his team are set to travel to the City Ground for what promises to be a challenging encounter on Wednesday night.
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