Football enthusiasts were left stunned by Arsenal after they posted a new video of Spanish footballer manager, Mikel Arteta with many claiming the manager had gotten plastic surgery on his face
For the unversed, the now-viral video of 42-year-old manager features him previewing the upcoming season. The Gunners aim to improve after finishing just two points behind champions Manchester City in the Premier League last season.
Did Mikel Arteta get plastic surgery as interview pictures and video go viral on Twitter/X
The viral video that is posted by Arsenal on their social media handle features him previewing their upcoming season. Witnessing, the viral video of Mikel Arteta, fans of Arsenal have flooded the comment section.
One such user penned, “Who is this and what has he done with Arteta?” Another one speculated that it’s not the real picture but had been created using AI tools, as he wrote, “Mikel AI-teta.”
Meanwhile, many users compare him to some old video games characters as one can asked, “Is this him in FIFA 98?” while another quipped, “Looks like FIFA 2010 career mode cut scene.”
Many Arsenal fans have claimed that the Spanish manager has gotten plastic surgery and his current appearance could be due to allergies after the procedure. Given Arteta’s changed features and eyebrows, it is plausible that he decided to get work done on his face during the summer break but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
I need Mikel Arteta to use that PAIN and clinch the title next season 💔🥹pic.twitter.com/HRvKllqBwQ
— Chizzyyy (@Arsenal_Chizzy) July 22, 2024
Meanwhile, the gunners are currently in the USA as they are preparing for their new campaign. For the unversed, they have upcoming friendlies against Manchester United and Liverpool.
Additionally, defender Riccardo Calafiori is set to join the Gunners from Bologna for £42 million as Arteta strengthens his squad for the new season.
About Mikel Arteta
For the unfamiliar, Arteta, whose full name is Mikel Arteta Amatriain is a Spanish professional football manager and a former player. Standing at 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in), currently, he is managing the Premier League club Arsenal.
Born in San Sebastián, Spain, Mikel Arteta is fluent in Spanish, Catalan, English and he can also speak other languages including Basque, Italian French, and Portuguese.
Who is this and what has he done with Arteta? https://t.co/AnWLLyAp4C pic.twitter.com/DhsBCn4ykG
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) July 26, 2024
Wife, Children and Net Worth
The Spanish national is married to Argentine-Sapnish television host, actress Lorena Bernal. The couple shared three children together namely Gabriel, Daniel and Oliver.
As per various reports, Mikel Arteta has a whopping net worth of $25 million that is approximately £20 million. A few reports indicates that Arteta’s salary has increased in the middle of 2022 and now he earns £8.3 million a year and approximately £158,000 a week.
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