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Mikel Arteta Marks Per Mertesacker’s Arsenal Farewell With Emotional Tribute

Arteta said Mertesacker’s departure closes their “15 years" of journey at the club, hailing a former teammate, friend and captain. “We shared this incredible project together in a different role,” he added, praising his work as academy director who “transmit[s] the values” and “ambition” of Arsenal. “So very thankful,” Arteta said, wishing him “best of luck… a success.”