‘This is why we call Arteta a ‘BABY COACH’. How can a player be good this season if you are already planning to sell him and want to win trophies? ‘NO WAY'” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp blasts Mikel Arteta for seeking to sell Key Man in the summer, who has been assisting them for a long time.
Arsenal is set to lose a key member of their first team at the end of the season, creating uncertainty in Mikel Arteta’s plans. Despite the team’s current battle for the Premier League title and their presence in the Champions League, Arteta may encounter difficulties in retaining a pivotal figure within the club.
Arteta’s coaching staff has played a vital role in the Gunners’ success over the past four years, but this stability may be disrupted in the upcoming summer. According to The Guardian, Mikel Arteta’s assistant, Carlos Cuesta, is considering leaving Arsenal to pursue a managerial role, with strong interest from Championship clubs like Norwich City.
At just 28 years old, Cuesta joined Arsenal in 2020 and played a significant role in the club’s turnaround under Arteta. The team has transitioned from being outsiders in the Premier League to becoming title contenders during Arteta’s tenure.
Cuesta has been instrumental in the development of talented players such as Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Emile Smith-Rowe. Despite these contributions, he may be enticed to take on his first managerial position after showcasing his capabilities at Arsenal.
Sources suggest that Norwich is the most likely destination for Cuesta, with sports director Ben Knapper, who was Arsenal’s loans manager as recently as November 2023, expressing interest in replacing David Wagner with Cuesta at the helm.