ARSENAL legend Santi Cazorla has left the door open to a possible return to the club as a coach.
Cazorla has refused to rule out being reunited with his friend Mikel Arteta again in the future.
Santi Cazorla and Mikel Arteta enjoyed a strong relationship in the Arsenal midfieldCredit: AFP
Cazorla told AS: “Mikel was very important when I came to Arsenal.
“I did not speak the language and he was the only Spanish. He helped me a lot, both he and his family.
“We were two students of football, we watched games and he already had that coaching gene.
“It is something that I would value tomorrow, now I am not considering it.
“If I am given the opportunity and he believes that I can help him, it is something that I would not mind and would leave the door open to enjoy that experience with him.
“But there is nothing for today, it will be seen.”
Cazorla enjoyed a successful spell at Arsenal, helping the club win two FA Cups during a six-year spell.
The 36-year-old playmaker is currently at Qatari side Al-Sadd but is already planning for his future after his playing career ends.
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Arteta and Cazorla formed a strong partnership and friendship during their time at Arsenal.
Cazorla was linked with a return to the club last year with Arteta reportedly lining him up as a coach.
And it seems likely the Arsenal head coach will again seek to bring in the Spaniard to strengthen his managerial team.
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