Calciomercato.com

Arsene Wenger backs Mikel Arteta to become next Arsenal manager

Arsene Wenger backs Mikel Arteta to become next Arsenal manager

Outgoing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims Mikel Arteta has the qualities to be his successor at Arsenal.

"He has all the qualities to do the job, yes and I think as well he is one of the favourites," Wenger told beIN SPORTS.

"He was a leader and he has a good passion for the game and he knows the club well, he knows what is important at the club and he was captain of the club. Why not?