"Honestly, with the work he's doing, can you imagine if he wins something at the end of the season? I'd probably say, okay, that's okay. In my case, after almost seven years, I have achieved it with Arsenal. I think it's time to look for something else'. I would understand. Well, look, Barcelona is one of the best clubs in the world. I will return to Spain and the lifestyle is good for my family'."
"I would say, okay, I'm going to Barcelona, but we have to change something, especially in defence'. It's very simple: you will probably fight for the title in Spain, but in no way will you fight for the Champions League."
Mikel Arteta is positioned to win the Premier League with Arsenal and his managerial stock is rising. Emmanuel Petit suggested Arteta could be tempted to return to Barcelona, where Arteta spent part of his youth at La Masia, if Hansi Flick departs. Petit said success at Arsenal could prompt Arteta to seek a new challenge in Spain for family and lifestyle reasons. Petit also argued that Barcelona would need defensive changes to compete in Europe and that a move would likely mean challenging for the La Liga title but not contending for the Champions League.
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