Mikel Arteta reveals Rangers and Celtic shock factor as Arsenal boss offers Ibrox transfer advice

26.03.2023 - 14:07 dailyrecord.co.uk

Mikel Arteta is currently scaling the high heights towards English Premier League glory - but it's Rangers who provided him with some of his early footballing moments of joy.

The Arsenal boss has guided the Gunners on an oustanding season that has them in a strong position to win the English top flight for the first time since 2004.

He spent two years in Glasgow between 2002-2004 after coming through Barcelona's esteemed academy and having a loan at PSG, making memories like a goal on his derby debut against Celtic on top of a domestic treble.

Scotland's fierce derby has stuck with the Spaniard almost 20 years since his exit and he admits getting thrown into the Glasgow rivalry left him stunned.

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