Overview

• Arsenal confirmed Gabriel Heinze’s appointment as men’s First-Team Coach on July 8.
• Heinze fills the assistant coach role vacated by Carlos Cuesta, who left earlier this summer to manage Parma.
• The 47-year-old brings top-level experience from playing at Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Real Madrid and has managed Newell’s Old Boys.
• Arteta’s decision reflects his long-standing professional bond with Heinze, who inspired him during their time together at PSG.
• The first team departs on July 19 for pre-season matches against AC Milan and Newcastle in Singapore followed by a fixture in Hong Kong against Tottenham on July 31.