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الاحد: 18 يناير 2026
  • 18 January 2026
  • 08:12
Arteta the most wanted at Real Madrid

Khaberni -  Defensacentral newspaper revealed that Real Madrid's management is eyeing a contract with a "super" coach from the Premier League.

It said another coach's name from the United Kingdom is linked with coaching Real Madrid this summer.

It continued: "Neither Klopp nor Marisca.. Florentino Perez wants the most sought-after coach in England and it is inevitable".

It mentioned that Real Madrid is interested in contracting the Spaniard Mikel Arteta after his outstanding performance with Arsenal, but Manchester City is also competing to sign him.

It emphasized that the Spanish giant has had a difficult week. The sudden dismissal of Xabi Alonso last Monday led to other changes, including the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the first team coach, but the Salamanca native did not get off to a good start, as he lost in the Copa del Rey against Albacete (3-2). But this is not the end of the road, as Florentino Perez continues his search for a coach for the next season.

It continued: "Jurgen Klopp is one of the preferred options, while some have suggested that Real Madrid may have already contacted Enzo Marisca, who is currently not tied to any club after being dismissed from Chelsea. In England, they went further, suggesting the name Mikel Arteta."

Arteta's contract with Arsenal ends in June 2027, and his future is unclear, as there has been no progress regarding its renewal.

The Basque coach has completed his seventh season with "the Gunners", where he contributed to the stability of the club which, under the sports leadership of Andrea Berta, has formed a strong and talented team with a promising future. The London club finished as runner-up in the Premier League for three consecutive seasons and reached the Champions League semi-final last season, where they lost to Paris Saint-Germain after eliminating Real Madrid in the previous round.

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