Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has delivered a heated warning over Arsenal’s latest transfer move, making it clear he will not stand by and allow another one of his players to join Mikel Arteta’s squad.
During a tense press conference, Guardiola expressed his frustration openly, issuing a firm declaration that left little room for negotiation.
> “I will definitely resign as a coach if I let him join Arsenal. There’s no way I’m going to allow that to happen under my watch. It’s because of Arteta’s careless transfer that I’m still suffering,” the Spaniard stated.
His comments came in the wake of reports claiming that a prominent Manchester City player has already reached an agreement on personal terms with Arsenal. This development has stirred up fresh tensions between the two Premier League rivals.
Although Guardiola refrained from revealing the identity of the player in question, speculation is rampant among fans, journalists, and pundits alike. Many believe the mystery signing could be a major boost to Arsenal’s title ambitions if the transfer goes through.
The situation highlights an increasingly fierce rivalry between Guardiola and his former assistant, Mikel Arteta. Since taking over at Arsenal, Arteta has built a reputation for pursuing players with Manchester City connections — a strategy that has already seen him secure key signings from the Etihad in recent seasons. Guardiola’s reaction suggests that he is no longer willing to watch this pattern continue without a fight.
According to sources close to the situation, Manchester City’s board has yet to officially sign off on the potential transfer. Guardiola’s strong and very public opposition could significantly complicate the process for Arsenal, even if the player himself is pushing for the move.
The standoff is shaping up to be a test of authority between the City manager and his club’s hierarchy, with the outcome potentially influencing not only this deal but also future transfer negotiations.
For Arsenal, the opportunity to secure a high-profile player from a direct title rival is undoubtedly tempting, particularly given their ambitions to dethrone City at the top of the Premier League. However, Guardiola’s defiance introduces a new layer of uncertainty into the proceedings.
His threat to resign, whether entirely serious or intended as a pressure tactic, signals just how deeply he opposes strengthening a team managed by someone he once mentored.
As the transfer window edges towards its conclusion, the football world will be closely monitoring developments. The coming days could see a decisive moment in the power dynamics between Manchester City and Arsenal — and whether Guardiola’s hardline stance is enough to block yet another ambitious raid from Arteta’s camp.
For now, all eyes remain fixed on City’s transfer office to see whether this saga ends in confrontation, compromise, or a complete collapse of the deal.
