BREAKING NEWS I won’t say anything until FIFA steps in, but Arteta has truly hurt me. I’m devastated right now because I can’t understand how he could go so far as to hijack my top target, especially knowing my team is struggling. Pep Guardiola, in tears, as Arteta takes over a late-night deal for an £80m forward who had already agreed to personal terms with City last week.

During a passionate and emotional press conference, Pep Guardiola publicly addressed what he described as a profound personal betrayal by Mikel Arteta. Guardiola claimed that Arteta, his former assistant at Manchester City, had intervened to secure the transfer of an £80 million forward who was reportedly close to signing with City.

“This hurts deeply,” Guardiola confessed. “My team is facing challenges, and Arteta is well aware of this.” He hinted at potential FIFA involvement to investigate what he deemed an “unfair” action.

The incident has escalated tensions between the two former colleagues, underlining the fierce competitiveness of the Premier League transfer market.

Arteta’s ability to finalize the deal despite City’s earlier negotiations reflects Arsenal’s rising influence and stature within the league.

Guardiola concluded his remarks with a sense of finality: “I’ll say no more until the proper authorities intervene, but this feels like a betrayal.”

This dramatic turn of events has added an intense layer to an already fiery rivalry, amplifying the intrigue surrounding the competition between the two clubs.