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Real Madrid presidential candidate looked into hiring Arteta

2026-10-09 15:01 UTCReported

Story updated 2026-10-09 15:01 UTC

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New reports have confirmed that Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme looked into bringing Mikel Arteta to the club earlier this year, before the Arsenal boss extended his Gunners contract.

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Reporting status: Reported
Original publisher: Daily Cannon ↗
Source published: 2026-10-09 15:01 UTC
Clubs covered: Arsenal, Real Madrid

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Real Madrid presidential candidate looked into hiring Arteta — LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Arsenal players throw Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, in the air as they celebrate victory after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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New reports have confirmed that Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme looked into bringing Mikel Arteta to the club earlier this year, before the Arsenal boss extended his Gunners contract.

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