Arsenal new manager news
Arsenal Football Club has been searching for a new manager since the departure of Unai Emery in November 2019. Here are the latest updates on the situation:
Current Situation:
- Freddie Ljungberg, a former Arsenal player and assistant coach, has been in charge of the team on an interim basis since Emery's departure.
- Ljungberg has led the team to 7 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 12 matches, but the team's performance has been inconsistent.
Potential Candidates:
- Mikel Arteta: A former Arsenal player and assistant coach, Arteta has been heavily linked with the job. He has experience as a manager, having led Manchester City's reserve team and been in charge of the club's Under-18 team.
- Brendan Rodgers: The Leicester City manager has been mentioned as a potential candidate, having previously managed Celtic and Swansea City.
- Erik ten Hag: The Ajax manager has been linked with the job, having led the Dutch club to the Champions League semifinals in 2019.
- Julian Nagelsmann: The RB Leipzig manager has been mentioned as a potential candidate, having led the German club to the Champions League quarterfinals in 2019.
- Massimiliano Allegri: The former Juventus manager has been linked with the job, having won five Serie A titles and two Champions League titles during his time at Juventus.
Latest News:
- According to reports, Arsenal have made contact with Mikel Arteta's representatives to discuss the possibility of him becoming the new manager.
- Brendan Rodgers has denied rumors linking him with the Arsenal job, saying he is committed to Leicester City.
- Erik ten Hag has said he is focused on his current job at Ajax and has not spoken to Arsenal about the vacancy.
- Julian Nagelsmann has said he is happy at RB Leipzig and has not considered leaving the club.
- Massimiliano Allegri has said he is not interested in the Arsenal job, citing his desire to take a break from management.
Next Steps:
- Arsenal are expected to make a decision on their new manager in the coming weeks, with the club's owners, the Kroenke family, set to meet with the club's hierarchy to discuss the vacancy.
- The club is likely to appoint a new manager before the end of the January transfer window, which opens on January 1.
Stay tuned for further updates on the situation!