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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta holds a match ball during the pre-season friendly match at the Emirates Stadium, London, August 11, 2024

THE invitation was warm and alluring.

“It’s a beautiful place, beautiful seafront, great restaurants and a great culture,” assured a tanned and relaxed Mikel Arteta.

The Arsenal boss was talking about his hometown, San Sebastian, perched beguilingly on the Bay of Biscay, the gorgeous city located in the Basque region of Spain.

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