Arsenal’s decision to offer Mikel Arteta a three-year contract before the 2024/25 season sparked a disagreement with former sporting director Edu.
According to Duncan Castles, Edu was opposed to Arteta receiving a significant contract extension. He was also unhappy with Arteta’s growing influence at the club, having been appointed in 2019 without winning a major trophy to date. Arteta did secure the 2020 FA Cup and the Community Shield shortly after taking charge, but Edu’s frustration led to his eventual resignation, while Arteta was allowed to stay. However, Arteta’s results have not been favorable so far.
Additionally, the official Carabao Cup account mocked Arteta for blaming the ball for Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle, and Troy Deeney commented that Arsenal is in desperate need of a striker, something Arteta has opted not to address in recent years.
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