Mikel Arteta is ‘considering LEAVING Arsenal at the end of the season’, bombshell report in Spain claims, with Barcelona president Joan Laporta ‘holding him in high regard’ as he looks to replace Xavi

Mikel Arteta could walk away from Arsenal at the end of the season, according to a sensational new report from Spain.

Days after Jurgen Klopp announced he would leave Liverpool in a matter of months, Arteta could be the latest big-name Premier League manager to quit their role.

Sport, a publication based in Catalonia, have claimed that Arteta has told those close to him that he is considering stepping away from his post early.

Arteta is tied down to a contract running until 2025, though the same outlet add his strong relationship with Arsenal’s board may allow him to break his existing deal.

Despite Barcelona boss Xavi also revealing he will leave the Nou Camp at the end of the campaign, it is thought the timing of Arteta’s rumoured decision is coincidental. 

According to Sport, Barcelona president Joan Laporta holds Arteta in high regard, although no official contact over the looming vacancy has been made. 

Arteta took charge at Arsenal in 2019 after leaving his role as Pep Guardiola’s trusted No 2 at Manchester City. He has gone on to win three trophies during his spell in north London – the FA Cup and the Community Shield twice.

The Spaniard also guided Arsenal to a sensational Premier League title charge last season and ensured they returned to the Champions League. 

More to follow.