Arteta unfazed by aubameyang exit talk despite arsenal failing to extend strikers contract

Mikel Arteta has expressed his confidence in Arsenal's squad and his ability to manage the team despite the uncertainty surrounding Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's future at the club.

Aubameyang's contract with Arsenal is set to expire at the end of the season, and the club has been unable to agree on a new deal with the striker. As a result, there has been speculation that Aubameyang could leave the club in the summer transfer window.

However, Arteta has downplayed the significance of Aubameyang's contract situation and has expressed his faith in the team's ability to succeed without the striker.

"I'm not worried about it," Arteta said in a press conference. "We have a squad that is capable of competing and winning games without any one player. We have a lot of talented players and we will continue to work hard and try to achieve our goals."

Arteta also praised Aubameyang's professionalism and dedication to the team, saying that he has been a "great player" for Arsenal and that he will always be remembered as a "legend" of the club.

"I think Pierre has been a great player for us and he will always be remembered as a legend of this club," Arteta said. "He has been a fantastic player and a great professional. He has always given his best for the team and we appreciate that."

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Aubameyang's future, Arteta remains focused on the team's goals and is confident that they can achieve success without the striker.

"We have a lot of work to do and we need to focus on our goals," Arteta said. "We need to keep working hard and trying to achieve our goals. We have a lot of talented players and we will continue to work hard and try to succeed."

Overall, Arteta's comments suggest that he is unfazed by the uncertainty surrounding Aubameyang's future and is confident in the team's ability to succeed without the striker.