Harboursandport.com: Pep Guardiola
has labelled Mikel Arteta an "excellent", "dedicated" and
"hard-working" coach after Arsenal announced him as their new boss.
Arteta has been
Guardiola's assistant and Manchester City for the past three seasons, and the duo have won two Premier League titles together.
This is the
Spaniard's first role as a manager, but Guardiola is backing his compatriot to
succeed.
Guardiola said
on City's official website: "Mikel has been an excellent coach for
Manchester City.
"He has
shown impressive dedication, hard work and knowledge of football during his
time here and has been a real contributor to the Club's achievements over the
past years.
"We all
wish him well in his new role; I am sure he is ready for it."
Director of
Football Txiki Begiristain added: "Mikel, as a member of Pep's team, has
contributed significantly to the Club in his time here in Manchester.
"His work
on the training field and detailed preparations have helped us become aside
that wins with regularity and in style.
"This move
to Arsenal is a further step in his football development and I am sure he will
become a top-class coach."
Arteta put pen to paper on a
three-and-a-half-year deal earlier this week before Arsenal confirmed his
appointment this Friday.
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