While his exact role under Arteta hasn’t yet been ironed out, Heinze is joining an esteemed coaching team that also includes the Spaniard’s right-hand man, Albert Stuivenberg, set-piece coach Nicolas Jover, and goalkeeper coach Iñaki Caña.

Hugo Ekitike has shown Arsenal exactly what they're missing out on. The Eintracht Frankfurt striker has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options.

Former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is set to join Arsenal ’s coaching staff in time for pre-season beginning next week. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been looking to add to his backroom staff after assistant coach Carlos Cuesta became Parma’s head coach earlier this summer.