Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has responded to speculation linking him with the Real Madrid job.
Former Chelsea man Carlo Ancelotti is the current Madrid manager, although recent reports from Spain have claimed that Los Blancos are eyeing up Arteta as a potential successor to the legendary Italian. But Arteta has claimed that his complete focus remains on life at the Emirates Stadium.
"It’s things that managers or players can’t control what is written," the Spaniard said when asked about the links to the Bernabeu. "What I can tell is that I’m fully focused on what I’m doing here and extremely proud and grateful to do what I’m doing in this football club. That’s it."
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The former Manchester City assistant coach has done an extremely impressive job in north London this season, with the Gunners currently leading the Premier League, five points clear of City in second. However, the 40-year-old has constantly played down title talk, reiterating that his side are merely taking it game by game at this moment in time.
"We want to stay there, but it is going to take a lot of effort," he said on Saturday after the north Londoners beat Bournemouth 3-2. "There are still a lot of games to be played.
"In the Premier League every game, unfortunately, is like that, but that is the beauty of it."
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