Former Valencia midfielder, Gaizka Mendieta, has tipped Como manager Cesc Fabregas as a possible future replacement for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
Arteta, who took charge of Arsenal in 2019, has guided the North London club to an FA Cup and two Community Shield titles during his six-year tenure.
Under his leadership, the Gunners have also finished as Premier League runners-up for three consecutive seasons, narrowly missing out to Manchester City and Liverpool.
However, Mendieta believes that Arteta could eventually be offered the chance to manage Barcelona, paving the way for Fabregas to step in at the Emirates Stadium.
“Whenever Mikel Arteta’s time at Arsenal is up and he is looking for new experiences, big clubs will be knocking on his door,” Mendieta told OLBG.
“Barca included, as well as other big clubs and even national teams, he will have a lot of offers on the table.
“I’m sure there have been some conversations [about Fabregas],” Mendieta added. “But he is happy at Como. I know he is happy because the project is key, he is the one deciding who comes and goes, and he is bringing the culture and the environment.
“I’m sure Premier League clubs have approached him, former clubs will have approached him, and we will see him in the Premier League sometime in the future.
“Would he suit Arsenal or Chelsea? It could actually be both. I think he is intelligent enough because he started to play in a way at Como, and then he changed quickly.
“They also change the system within games. I think he is obviously very intelligent; he was a very intelligent player and is a very intelligent coach.
“If he goes to Arsenal, he can pick the players that he wants.
“Judging right now, Arsenal looks more like the style of football that he would be.”
