Mikel Arteta hints at Raheem Sterling move as Englishman set to walk out of Chelsea

Mikel Arteta reveals his bond with Raheem Sterling after Manchester City expresses desire to offload English winger.

Mikel Arteta hints at Raheem Sterling move as Englishman set to walk out of Chelsea

Mikel Arteta and Raheem Sterling, image courtesy: X

Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta has confessed that his time with Raheem Sterling at Manchester City has forged strong feelings for the English sensation. As per the latest development, Chelsea, who signed Sterling a couple of years ago are willing to entertain suitors for the starry winger.

Arteta was the deputy to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City until 2019, winning five major trophies with the Cityzens during their partnership together. Ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Aston Villa, in an interview with Sky Sports, Mikel Arteta spilled the beans on his special bond with Raheem Sterling.

My time with Raheem was exceptional. We built a really strong relationship together. He was unbelievable at that time. He taught me a lot as well, about individuals, how the players think, how we help them and support them. He is someone I have really strong feelings about.
Mikel Arteta said to Sky Sports.
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Ricardo Calafiori is the most prominent name to have arrived at Arsenal in this summer window. He will be joined by Mikel Merino after the Gunners have agreed to a £33m deal in principle with Real Sociedad. When asked about whether there will be further signings for Arsenal in the final week of the summer window, Arteta has dropped an open answer stating that anything can happen.

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Here’s how Arsenal started the latest edition of the Premier League

Arsenal started the latest edition of the Premier League with a clinical win over Wolverhampton Wanderers as Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka found the back of the net for the hosts. Gameweek 2 will see Arsenal lock horns with Aston Villa, hoping to add further points to their tally.

The Gunners dominated the Wolves in the opener with 18 shots out of which six were on target. With a pass accuracy of 85 percent, they left the Wolves with much to desire after a modest display.

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It was a close tussle between Arsenal and Manchester City in the last edition of the tournament where Mikel Arteta’s men finished second in the race. They managed to amass 89 points on the back of 28 victories and five draws while Manchester City clinched their fourth Premier League title in a row, thanks to 28 wins and seven draws.

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