Mikel Arteta wants Lionel Messi to come to the Premier League - even if it means strengthening a rival. Arteta is a boyhood Barcelona fan and has been following the Messi saga with interest with Manchester City seemingly winning the race to sign the Argentina superstar.
But Gunners boss Arteta says it would be good for English football if he arrived - and they should not fear Messi and should see it as a challenge instead.
Arteta said: “He’s been linked everywhere. He has more clubs than any other player in history after him. “I’ve been a Barcelona fan since I was young so it’s always sad to see what in my opinion has been the best player in football history leave that football club. “But, I don’t know, let’s see what happens and if he
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