Arteta Wants Luiz To Stay On For Another Season At Arsenal

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has expressed that he wants David Luiz to continue on at Arsenal.

Arsenal failed to extend his contract to another season after his contract ran out, according to Luiz’s agent Kia Joorabchian.

“I am really happy with David, I want to keep him here with us. He’s been a key role model since I joined,” said Arteta.

“I like what he produces on the pitch, I like his influence around the players and the club – I would love to keep him.”

Mikel Arteta also outlines what’s coming for Arsenal on the day of the match against Man City – in terms of safety measures.

“The plans I had were not considering the coronavirus and all the side effects. We know what we need to improve the team, that is for sure,” he added.

“Whether we are going to be able to do it the way we want is a different story. My focus right now is to improve the team [I already have] and get results to have the best chance possible to get into Europe.”

“It’s a new experience and a new challenge. We are going to have four away games in a row from the moment that we start playing,” Arteta continued.

“With the help of everyone at the club we have to try the easiest way. We have to travel on the afternoon of the game, use different buses and go straight to the stadium.

“We don’t have a hotel to stay at and we don’t have anywhere to have a meal. We have to adapt, it’s a challenge.”

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