Mikel Arteta

[Lee909]

Just seen this

Really have to feel sorry for him and the family

Best wishes to all

 

Mikel Arteta has rocked Everton boss David Moyes' plans for next season after telling the Scot he wants to return to Spain.

The midfielder and his wife, Lorena, have been told their one-year-old son Gabriel is partially sighted.

And now the couple plan to return to Spain in order to be closer to their families for the sake of their son.

It is understood, Arteta's agent has already sounded out La Liga clubs about possible moves for the £12m-rated star.

The news will come as a major blow to Moyes who views the stylish Arteta as vital to his plans for next season.

Arsenal and Aston Villa are also interested in Arteta - but his future now looks

 

 

Read more: Let me go home! Mikel Arteta stuns Everton boss David Moyes with move request | Mail Online

 

 

 

Read more: Let me go home! Mikel Arteta stuns Everton boss David Moyes with move request | Mail Online

[Baldi]

Sad that, great player as well (despite playing for the mongs)

[Charles Penrose]

I really can't see why he'd want to go back to Spain.

['Kaka]

Feel for them. He'll still be able to live a full life mind, so it's not as bad as it could be. Good luck to the Arteta's.

[Lee909]

could be alot worse yes,depends how bad the sight is.

[Red Phoenix]

Hopefully it's not as bad as they fear it is at the moment, or that there's some chance it'll improve over time. All the best to them.

[waddy78]

its always sad when you hear stories about children being ill,disabilities at the end of the day it doesn't matter who their dad plays for (puts footy into perspective) i hope everything works out well for the Arteta family

[Gary Mac Legend]

Wish him and his family all the best, shame to the bitters cause he's a great player but he's gotta do what's best for his family. At least he actually has genuine extenuating circumstances, more respectful to the fans and club than saying your wife can't be bothered to learn English......

[Rex Banner]

Just playing devils advocate but do you think he could be using his son as a bit of an excuse to get a move home? It depends how bad partially sighted actually is but I don't see how being with his family would be any different if he was fully healthy or partially sighted I mean his family can't cure him. More likely than not he is doing it for his son and wife I suppose.

[waddy78]

Just playing devils advocate but do you think he could be using his son as a bit of an excuse to get a move home? It depends how bad partially sighted actually is but I don't see how being with his family would be any different if he was fully healthy or partially sighted I mean his family can't cure him. More likely than not he is doing it for his son and wife I suppose.

 

Maybe he feels his wife needs help due to him being away alot due to football commitments and they feel its best the help comes from family members rather than hired nannies,has he got other children? if so it would be hard for his wife to cope on her own for long periods of time while he wasn't there.there aren't many bigger clubs in spain (he was linked with us,arsenal,scum and citeh this summer)than the ones he was supposed to be linked with dont think he would end up at Barca or Real so if he just fancied a move carnt see him using this as an excuse when he could have gone to the others above

[fowler9]

best of luck to him, he is one of the bitters i cant find myself to dislike, i think he is a top player, would be a great signing for Atletico,Sevilla or Valencia

[Original202]

[usernameunknown]

Will probably be waiting a while. Barca or Real wont buy him and cant see any other club out there being able to afford him.

[Gary Mac Legend]

Unless Moyes is a genius, they'll suffer the way we did when we sold Xabi, but not as badly

[RobbieOR]

Unless Moyes is a genius, they'll suffer the way we did when we sold Xabi, but not as badly

 

They were shite for most of last season until he came back. They wont get top half without him.

[Sandman]

Feel for the Arteta's. He always came across as a decent, loyal guy, a rarity in English football. He'd be a fantastic, affordable addition to Barcelona, while they wait for Fabregas to come over in 2011/12.

 

Would personally love to see him at Atleti though, linking with Simao, Kun and Forlan.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

You think he'll go to Betis?

[Chinandeler Bong]

Good mates with Nando and Pepe isnt he ?

Sad this, hope his boy is ok.

[rondeco]

At least his kid will never see him play for everton.. :whistle:

[Captain]

I really can't see why he'd want to go back to Spain.

 

Hermes would be proud.

[Sandman]

At least his kid will never see him play for everton.. :whistle:

 

Is it wrong that this cracked me up? I guess I'll be seeing you in hell rondeco!

[mudman79]

Sorry to hear this.

Worked on his gaffe.

Nice couple.

Hope things work out for them.

[shanks69]

Good mates with Nando and Pepe isnt he ?

Sad this, hope his boy is ok.

 

his best mate is alonso.

[JMARKH]

thats because he has gossy eyes

[Vincent Vega]

If they lose Arteta and Pienaar that's pretty much their entire creativity gone in one summer and I could see them struggling to finish above halfway next year.