Mikel Arteta has reportedly informed his entourage that he is leaving Arsenal at the end of the season. In the Spanish "Sport" they claim: "He is highly valued by Laporte, and he has an ideal profile to coach Barcelona" Later, "Sky Sports" denied the report and claimed that Arteta had no intentions of leaving Arsenal.

The coach has a contract until 2025, has a total of three titles at Arsenal - the FA Cup and the English Community Shield twice.