- Santi Cazorla is open to working with his former club Arsenal after his retirement
- The 40-year-old spent six years in England and won four trophies with Arsenal.
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Santi Cazorla revealed he would consider a return to Arsenal as the 40-year-old nears the end of his contract in Spain.
He currently plays for Real Oviedo in the Spanish second division, but his current contract will expire in the summer of 2025.
After 21 years of professional career, his retirement does not seem very far away, and the Spaniard is already considering his future professional options once he hangs up his boots.
'Yes, why not? “Arsenal is my home,” he said, after being asked if he would consider returning to the Emirates.
“I love the club and the people, so we'll see in the future.
'I don't know (what role I would have). “I would have to think about that, but definitely something in football, because that's what I love.”
Santi Cazorla spent six years at Arsenal, playing alongside Mikel Arteta for four of them
The Gunners' cult hero was present for the 1-0 win over Ipswich Town on Friday night.
talking to mailsport In 2022, Cazorla described Arteta as one of his best friends in football.
Cazorla made 180 appearances for Arsenal between 2012 and 2018, winning two FA Cups and two FA Community Shields in that time.
His stay at the club was marred by injuries in the latter stages; In his final two years, he only made 11 appearances.
talking to mailsport In 2022, Cazorla candidly revealed that he wants to be involved with the Gunners in some capacity after retiring.
“Of course I would like to come back,” he said. “I have to wait if the club thinks about me, if I can help in something, as a coach or sports director.”
During his years in north London, he forged a close bond with Mikel Arteta, who played for the club between 2011 and 2016. Their wives became close; Their children would play together.
“One of the best friends I have in football,” Cazorla said of the current Arsenal manager.
“They helped my family so much that I want to say: Mikel, thank you.”
