Mikel Arteta Could Return to Manchester City, Says Philippe Senderos
Former Arsenal player Philippe Senderos believes Mikel Arteta could make a return to Manchester City in the future once he decides to leave Arsenal.
Since taking over at Arsenal in 2019, Arteta has helped the team recover from a period of decline, improving their results significantly. His time at the club followed a successful spell as Pep Guardiola‘s assistant at Manchester City. Under Arteta’s leadership, Arsenal has challenged City in two consecutive Premier League title races. Senderos now thinks Arteta could eventually return to Manchester City and may even take over from Pep Guardiola when the time comes.
Speaking to CasinoHawks, Senderos said: “Mikel Arteta has worked at Manchester City before, so you never know what might happen. Careers in football can be full of surprises. If Arteta does leave Arsenal, it won’t be because he wants to move on urgently, but because he’s looking for a new challenge. This sort of thing happens in football.”
However, Senderos also suggested that if Arteta chooses to stay at Arsenal for a long period, he could achieve the same kind of legacy as Arsene Wenger, who spent over two decades at the club. Senderos added, “Mikel Arteta could be at Arsenal for as long as Wenger was. The club values stability and allows managers to build something long-term. Arteta has shown consistency in his decisions, and that will bring success.”
Arteta will likely stay at Arsenal for several more years, as he aims to build his own legacy with the club where he spent the final five years of his playing career.
Arteta’s journey at Arsenal is still unfolding, and he appears committed to shaping the club’s future. His early success has shown that he can be a long-term figure in north London, much like Wenger. Whether he eventually returns to Manchester City or stays to continue his project at Arsenal, Arteta’s impact on both clubs is undeniable.
For now, he will likely focus on strengthening Arsenal’s position as one of the Premier League’s top teams, with hopes of building a legacy that will last for many years to come. The future remains uncertain, but Arteta’s potential to lead at the highest level is clear, whether with Arsenal or elsewhere.
