“He’s the next Martin Odegaard and we need to get him in just as we did with William Saliba’s transfer” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spotted at Real Madrid Under-19s derby against Atletico Madrid as Arsenal plan for surprise wonderkid transfer who is dubbed the new Thierry Henry.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s head coach, surprised football fans by attending the intense Under-19s derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium. This unusual appearance deviated from Arteta’s customary position on the sidelines during Arsenal matches, as he opted to observe the game from the stands.
The derby unfolded as a captivating spectacle, culminating in Atletico’s resounding 2-0 victory, extending their lead at the top of the league table by seven points. Noteworthy is the coaching prowess of Fernando Torres, former Chelsea and Liverpool striker, who guides Atletico’s Under-19s squad, alongside the leadership of Alvaro Arbeloa, former Liverpool defender, steering Real Madrid’s young talents.
The presence of a former Manchester United player added allure to the already star-studded affair. Following the match, Arteta departed from Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex, declining to comment on Arsenal’s potential pursuit of Kylian Mbappe, much to the curiosity of Spanish reporters and football pundits.
Meanwhile, amidst Arteta’s Spanish excursion, a fervent Arsenal supporter urged Mbappe to consider joining the club. However, Mbappe, on the verge of a move to Real Madrid, dismissed the idea due to weather concerns, delivering a decisive ‘no way’.
As Arsenal’s FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea was postponed, Arteta enjoyed a brief hiatus while his team maintained their position at the top of the league, level on points with Liverpool but with a superior goal difference. Additionally, Arsenal learned of their impending Champions League quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich, setting the stage for a potential showdown with either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semi-finals, promising an enthralling European spectacle.
