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Josh Holland

Santi Cazorla hints at Arsenal return and makes Mikel Arteta 'best friend' admission

Arsenal fan-favourite Santi Cazorla has hinted at a possible return to the Emirates Stadium in a coaching capacity under 'best friend' Mikel Arteta once he puts an end to his playing career.

Cazorla made 180 appearances for the Gunners between 2012 and 2018 but had his time in England restricted due to a number of injury problems that forced him to go through 10 operations. He left in 2018 to return to Villarreal, and now finds himself in Qatar with Al Sadd.

With his 38th birthday approaching next month, the midfielder has revealed of his desire to return to the north London side for the first time since leaving when his playing days come to an end. "I have to start thinking about that (retirement)," he says. "I don't know if as a coach, a second coach (assistant manager) or sporting director.

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