Mikel Arteta says one reason for Nwaneri’s Marseille loan was to play under De Zerbi

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·13 February 2026

Mikel Arteta says one reason for Nwaneri’s Marseille loan was to play under De Zerbi

According to L'Équipe, Mikel Arteta said on Friday that Ethan Nwaneri’s loan to Marseille was partly about playing under Roberto De Zerbi, who has just left his post.

The Arsenal manager also cited the value of gaining experience in Marseille’s distinctive environment.

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Arteta made the remarks during his press conference.

He outlined the player’s motivation to work with De Zerbi alongside the appeal of the setting.

Arteta presented these as the reasons behind sanctioning the temporary move.

Source: L'Équipe

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