Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been doing his coaching badges at Arsenal with Mikel Arteta interested in him joining the club's staff once he retires from playing. Daily Mail Sport understands that Oxlade-Chamberlain has been doing his UEFA B coaching licence in recent months at the north London club. It's understood that Arteta is a big admirer of Oxlade-Chamberlain and has an eye on hiring him for the coaching staff once he retires. Before Arteta became head coach in December 2019, the Gunners hired Edu Gaspar as sporting director in July that year. When asked about this drive to keep ex-players within the club, Arteta said: 'I love it.

Source: Daily Mail February 05, 2026 21:15 UTC