Mikel Arteta reacts to Man City verdict: ‘I completely trust the club’
Arteta worked as Manchester City assistant manager between 2016 and 2019
Mikel Arteta, previously Pep Guardiola's assistant coach at Manchester City, has expressed his trust in the club following a guilty verdict for financial rule breaches. The independent commission found City guilty of 114 breaches, totaling over £900 million in disguised funding from 2009 to 2018. Despite launching an appeal against the verdict, Arteta remains supportive of the club, stating, "I completely trust the club."
He acknowledged the ongoing nature of the case, emphasizing that his position mirrors that of the club, with no further comments until the appeal concludes. City CEO Ferran Sorriano dismissed the verdict as a "Premier League conspiracy theory." Arteta's focus remains on his current role with Arsenal, where he recently signed a contract extension until 2030.
As he prepares to manage his first match for the Gunners against Leeds, Arteta noted that his family is grateful for this significant opportunity.
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