The former Gunners defender says he always knew his fellow Spaniard had the qualities to become a manager
Mikel Arteta has brought “fresh air” to Arsenal, according to Nacho Monreal, but he doesn’t think that Unai Emery was given enough time as manager after Arsene Wenger’s exit.
Arteta was drafted in to succeed Emery in the Emirates Stadium hot seat in December 2019, having earned his coaching stripes as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City over the previous three years.
The 38-year-old, who took in a spell as the Gunners’ captain during his playing days, quickly began implementing his own philosophy in north London based around quick passing interchanges and playing out from the back, and got an immediate response from the players.