Mikel Arteta to Arsenal: William Gallas is surprised to see Arteta close to the Gunners job
Arteta is the overwhelming favourite to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
The Spaniard held talks with the Gunners this week and reportedly agreed a deal to become boss on Friday.
That is despite Arteta not having any previous managerial experience.
Arteta has spent the last two seasons as a coach at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola since retiring in 2016, helping them win the Premier League title this year.
I would be surprised because he’s never been in charge as a manager
William Gallas on Mikel Arteta
And Gallas has warned him he will find it difficult to make the transition from a coach to being in charge.
“I’d be surprised,” Gallas told Sky Sports.
“I don’t know him as a manager.
“But yeah I would be surprised because he’s never been in charge as a manager.
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Mikel Arteta to Arsenal: The Spaniard is yet to manager and has coached at Man City for two years
“Yeah he was assistant coach with Guardiola but it’s completely different when you are in charge of 24 players. You have to manage 24 players.