'Coach Arteta will leave Arsenal right after winning the Premier League'

04/12/2025 09:51:00 FieldFrenzy

Emmanuel Petit's remarks spark worries regarding Mikel Arteta's future, suggesting the Spanish tactician could leave Arsenal upon winning this season's trophy.

Mikel Arteta's future at Arsenal unexpectedly becomes a hot topic after former midfielder Emmanuel Petit suggested the Spanish manager might part ways with the club this summer if he leads the Gunners to end their long title drought. This opinion emerges while Arsenal is thriving in the Premier League, topping the table and leading Manchester City by 5 points following a 2-0 victory over Brentford.

According to Petit, Arteta has spent nearly seven years building Arsenal and may feel his journey is complete if he reaches the pinnacle. “Mikel Arteta might want to return to Spain, especially to the club he has been connected with since childhood”, Petit told Snabbare. He also pictured Arteta telling himself that after winning a title, it’s time to seek a new challenge. The club Petit mentioned is none other than Barcelona.

Emmanuel Petit believes that if Arteta wins this season, he might see it as a milestone to conclude his nearly seven-year spell at Arsenal

Arteta began his career at Barca B, playing alongside names like Carles Puyol and Victor Valdes, although he never appeared for the first team. This connection makes Petit confident that an offer from Camp Nou would be hard to refuse. “If Barcelona comes knocking, you’d think: Barcelona is one of the biggest clubs in the world. Returning to Spain, where the lifestyle suits the family, is understandable”, Petit added.

Currently, reports from TEAMtalk indicate Arsenal has not started contract extension talks with Arteta, even though his deal runs until 2027. The leadership prioritizes the winter transfer window, planning to discuss extensions in the summer. This fuels more speculation about Arteta's future.

The Gunners solidify their Premier League lead with the win over Brentford

From a professional standpoint, Arteta has shaped Arsenal into a well-organized, defensively solid, and mentally tougher team against strong opponents. Under his guidance, Arsenal has conceded only eight goals in 21 matches across all competitions this season, a record that makes Petit believe Arteta can improve Barcelona's struggling defense. The Catalan club conceded 39 goals in La Liga last season and 17 in just 15 matches this season, which hampers their long-term competitiveness.

Meanwhile, Arteta remains focused on Arsenal’s journey. After the Brentford win, he mentioned how the team continuously learns from experiences against Spurs, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea to improve steadily. Tactical adjustments, adaptability, and squad depth are key reasons why Arsenal feels more confident than ever.

Nevertheless, Petit's comments have fans worried. If Arsenal truly wins the title and Arteta feels his mission is fulfilled, the possibility of him leaving to return to Spain is not far-fetched. That future depends on the final months of the season, where Arsenal will fight for the trophy they have awaited for two decades.

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