There is no chance of Mikel Arteta being sacked if Arsenal don’t win a trophy this season, and the new sporting director will be key to the manager moving the Arsenal project forwards.
Arteta only recently extended his contract, and Arsenal are very happy with him. The only change in dynamic to look out for is the new sporting director, and Andrea Berta is currently the leading candidate at the moment, but interim sporting director Jason Ayto, Dan Ashworth, Roberto Olabe and Thiago Scura have also made the shortlist.
When the new sporting director comes in, the first task will be to develop a relationship with Arteta. Edu and Arteta worked so effectively in the market and Arsenal plan for a similar dynamic.
Right now, Arteta is being supported by the highly-rated Ayto. But once there’s a permanent solution, Arsenal can start planning for the summer.
Arteta remains committed to Arsenal. He was never approached by Barcelona when Xavi left, and there’s no danger of him being sacked.
It will very much be on Arteta’s terms if he ever chooses to leave the Emirates, and that’s simply not on the cards right now. Arsenal are invested in Arteta.
