Arsenal legend Sol Campbell joins Arteta’s coaching staff

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has welcomed former defender Sol Campbell back to the club as part of his coaching staff. Campbell, who won two Premier League titles and three FA Cups with the Gunners, will work with the first-team and academy players as a mentor and advisor.

Arteta said he was delighted to have Campbell on board and hoped his experience and leadership would help the young squad. “Sol is a legend of this club and he has a lot to offer to our players,” Arteta said. “He knows what it takes to win trophies and to compete at the highest level. He can share his wisdom and passion with our players and help them grow as professionals and as people.”

Campbell, who also played for Tottenham, Portsmouth and England, said he was excited to return to Arsenal and contribute to the club’s future success. “I’m very happy to be back at Arsenal and to work with Mikel and his staff,” Campbell said. “This is a great opportunity for me to give something back to the club that gave me so much. I have a lot of respect for Mikel and his vision for the team. I think he is building something special here and I want to be part of it.” reported Standard.uk.

Campbell is not the only former Arsenal star to join Arteta’s backroom team. The Spaniard has also appointed Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira as assistant coaches, as well as Freddie Ljungberg as technical director. Arteta said he wanted to create a culture of excellence and ambition at the club, inspired by the legends who made history in the past.

“I think it’s very important to have people who know the club’s DNA and who can transmit that to the players,” Arteta said. “These are some of the best players in Arsenal’s history and they have a lot of knowledge and experience to share. They also have a great connection with the fans and the community. They can help us create a strong identity and a winning mentality at the club.”

Arteta’s decision to bring back the former heroes has been praised by many pundits and supporters, who believe it will boost the morale and confidence of the current players. Arsenal have had a promising start to the season, winning four out of their first five games in the Premier League. They are currently second in the table, behind leaders Chelsea on goal difference.

Arteta said he was pleased with the team’s performance so far, but warned that there was still a long way to go before they could challenge for the title. He said he hoped that Campbell and the other legends could inspire the players to keep working hard and improving every day.

“We have a young and talented squad, but we also have a lot of room for improvement,” Arteta said. “We have to be consistent and focused throughout the season. We have to learn from our mistakes and from our successes. We have to keep our feet on the ground and our heads high. We have to play with passion and pride for this club. We have to listen to Sol and the other legends who have been there and done that. They can show us the way.”