Mikel Arteta Hands Santi Cazorla Coaching Position At Arsenal, Decision Already Made

Reports have surfaced of Mikel Arteta forwarding his compatriot and friend, Santi Cazorla a coaching position at Arsenal.

The latter has previously expressed a strong desire to join Arteta’s coaching staff and return to Arsenal. He is currently in his final years as a footballer at 35 years of age.

Cazorla seems to have even made up his mind about his future. The time off from football has given him time to think, as per the Spaniard. He told Cadena SER. “I have already made my decision, but right now is not the time to say anything. I have an idea of what I want, but in due course I will reveal what I’ve decided. Now is not the time because we have to be focused on competing.

“[The season suspension] has helped me think, listen to my body, but I do not want to pre-empt you or to speculate too much.”

Cazorla continued: “I don’t know [if I will continue my playing career elsewhere], I have an idea but when the time comes I will communicate it and give the explanations. Now we have to be focused.”

Arteta clearly wants people that he can trust and currently. building up the backroom team is still in progress. It has only been months since he stepped into the Arsenal hot seat and is still assembling a proper team. Having Cazorla next to him could be a huge plus for him and the players.

Cazorla said, “I want to remain linked to football. I could be a coach, but I see myself more in a sporting director role.”