Mikel Arteta names the greatest football coach of all time.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed Pep Guardiola’s major influence, which he regards as the greatest coach in history for having revolutionized the modern game.

Mikel Arteta did not hesitate to praise Pep Guardiola. The Arsenal manager designated his former mentor, now at the helm of Manchester City, as the greatest coach in the history of football. A former assistant to Guardiola at Manchester City, Arteta spoke at length about the decisive influence the Catalan coach had on his career. “I learned from Pep from the age of 15, when we first met in Barcelona,” he said in an interview granted to TNT Sports.

“I then had the privilege of working by his side and sharing with him so many incredible moments. He was a true master. In my view, he is the best coach in history”, continued the Gunners’ manager. Arteta also highlighted Guardiola’s enduring impact on modern football. “He revolutionized the game and the way it is perceived. Having contributed, even modestly, to this evolution has been an extraordinary experience. I will always be grateful to him,” he concluded. A strong tribute that underscores the close bond between the two men and Guardiola’s legacy across an entire generation of coaches.