Former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta confirmed on Sunday he has accepted a coaching role under new Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. "I am now looking forward to the challenge ahead at Manchester City. "Following recent media speculation surrounding my future I can confirm that I will be leaving Arsenal and retiring from playing to take up a coaching position at Manchester City," Arteta wrote on Twitter. The 34-year-old Spaniard is retiring after a five-year stint with the Gunners, during which time he won two FA Cups. "I've enjoyed an amazing five years at Arsenal and it's been an honour and a privilege to captain such a great club," said Arteta.

Source: Standard Digital July 03, 2016 15:11 UTC