The Latest Arsenal transfer news: Rio Ferdinand claims that Mikel Arteta would want to manage Real Madrid, should Ancelotti leave this summer
Rio Ferdinand, former Manchester United player, has recently made a claim that has sent ripples of speculation. According to Ferdinand, there have been rumours that Mikel Arteta, the current manager of Arsenal, may be considering a move to Real Madrid in the event that Carlo Ancelotti leaves the Spanish club this summer.
The future of Ancelotti, who has been in charge of Real Madrid since June 2021, is currently the subject of much discussion among football fans and pundits alike. Rumors suggest that the club may part ways with him at the end of the season if he fails to secure at least one trophy this season; the Champions League and the Copa del Rey are still up for grabs. With Los Blancos currently far behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, the club is believed to be considering various potential replacements, and Arteta is said to be among the leading contenders.
Arteta has been managing Arsenal since 2019 and has proven himself to be a talented and innovative coach. Though he endured a difficult period following the team’s FA Cup win, he has since gained the support of Arsenal fans, with the team enjoying a fantastic 2022-23 season so far and sitting at the top of the Premier League. Nevertheless, Ferdinand has warned that Arteta may already have one eye on a potential move to Real Madrid, which would undoubtedly come as a significant blow to Arsenal and their supporters.
Of course, at this point, it is all speculation, and neither Arteta nor Real Madrid has commented on the rumors. However, with the football world eagerly anticipating the outcome of the season and the upcoming transfer window, it will be fascinating to see what the future holds for Arteta, Ancelotti, and their respective clubs.
‘You’ve got to keep Arteta, first and foremost,’ Ferdinand said with a smile and a laugh when speaking about the Gunners on his podcast.
‘I heard something… I heard that Real Madrid [are interested] and when they come knocking your players will be coachless.
‘I heard Ancelotti, Don Carlo, the eyebrow, he might be getting off, and that Arteta is looking to go to Real Madrid. That’s the rumour on the streets. The streets are talking.’
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has added his voice to the conversation surrounding Mikel Arteta’s potential move to Real Madrid. Petit, who played for Arsenal between 1997 and 2000, has urged Arteta to remain in north London, stating that it would be a ‘mistake’ if he decides to depart for Real Madrid.
Petit believes that Arteta has been instrumental in the team’s recent successes and has created a positive atmosphere at the club. He suggests that Arsenal has been in need of a coach who can change the culture of the team, and Arteta has been that man. As such, Petit believes that Arteta should stay put and continue to build on his successes at Arsenal.
While Real Madrid is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, Petit warns that it is also one of the most challenging jobs in football, and the pressure to deliver results is enormous. He suggests that Arteta would be better served staying at Arsenal, where he has the support of the fans, the club’s management, and the players.
‘I think it would be a mistake for him to leave Arsenal and go to Madrid right now,’ Petit told Compare.bet.
‘He has improved so much in the last three years. Remember when he was first appointed, his first few months were very difficult.
‘Arsenal were in the relegation zone and the board gave him time to execute his vision and do exactly what he wanted with the team both individually and collectively, now we’re all applauding the way Arsenal are playing right now.
‘Arteta needs to play with Arsenal in the Champions League first, then we will see what could happen after that.
‘Madrid is a huge, huge club and you need to get a manager that has already won big titles and can manage their dressing room.
‘There are so many big egos, so many big players over there. With all due respect to Arsenal, it’s not the same club.’
