Arsenal's coach Mikel Arteta has just announced it will help “change the top football situation”, after taking on a new surprise role at a sportswear company.
Arteta is appointed as a global ambassador and Director of Under Armour performance and he will take this position in parallel with the work at Arsenal.
According to the announcement from Under Armour, the Spanish strategist will participate in product development orientation, find talents and advice on leadership. They said Arteta will “bring the ability to lead the top, tactical thinking and desire to improve the global vision of the brand”.
Arteta said: “Cooperation with Under Armor is a great opportunity for me to work with a partner that always commits to help young athletes become better. I am passionate about creating the foundation for the next generation of players and top talents that have signed contracts with this brand also showing the same spirit.
We have the same thinking always aiming for more by finding innovation and creating breakthroughs at the peak of football. The value in pursuing our excellence is very similar and I believe that together, we will achieve great things in football. “
This announcement was given just a few days before the English Premier League 2025/26 started.
Arteta's Arsenal will aim to improve rankings after the second three season. They will open the 2025/26 season with a trip to Old Trafford to meet Man United on Sunday (August 17).
This summer, Arsenal spent up to £ 208 million to reform Arteta's squad, including 64 million pounds for the striker Viktor Gyokeres. In addition, Noni Madueke and Martin Zubimendi also joined the Gunners in the summer, along with Kepa, Christian Norgaard and Cristhian Mosquera.
