Barcelona maintains a long-standing interest in Mikel Arteta. The Catalan club sees the Arsenal manager as a potential candidate for the team's head coach position after the Hansi Flick era comes to a close.
According to TEAMtalk, the hierarchy at Barcelona regards Arteta as a manager they would like to bring to Camp Nou at some point. However, it is important to note that there are no plans to appoint the Spaniard immediately.
Arteta remains a future option
The situation surrounding Arteta is particularly intriguing due to his deep connection with Barcelona.
The Spaniard progressed through the La Masia academy and spent several years within the Catalan club’s system before embarking on a career elsewhere. Thus, a potential return to Barcelona as head coach has long been considered a feasible scenario in his career path.
At present, though, there are no negotiations regarding Arteta's appointment. Barcelona continues to work with Flick, who signed a new contract in May 2026, extending until June 30, 2028, with an option for an additional year.
