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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Granit Xhaka will be a “great coach” in the future.

Xhaka first started doing his coaching badges while playing for Arsenal and plans to secure his UEFA Pro Licence when he retires.

The midfielder, who will face his old club on Saturday when Sunderland host Arsenal , has made no secret about his desire to be a manager one day.

And Arteta has backed Xhaka to be a hit in the dugout if he goes down that path after hanging up his boots.

“They had a great group - Cedric [Soares], Mo Elneny, there were a few there as well,” said Arteta, wh

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