Arsenal Appoints Gabriel Heinze as Assistant Coach After Cuesta Departure

Arsenal is set to appoint former Manchester United and Argentina defender Gabriel Heinze to Mikel Arteta’s coaching staff, filling the vacancy left by Carlos Cuesta, who recently became head coach of Serie A side Parma. Heinze, 47, brings significant managerial experience from his time in Argentina and is respected by players like Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who credits Heinze for his development and compares his tactical style to that of Graham Potter. Arteta and Heinze share a strong bond from their time together at Paris Saint-Germain, with Arteta describing Heinze as one of his major inspirations. Heinze’s arrival complements Arsenal’s existing coaching team, including Albert Stuivenberg, Nicolas Jover, and Iñaki Caña, as the club aims to build on three consecutive second-place Premier League finishes. This appointment marks Heinze’s first coaching role in England and Europe after several managerial stints in South America and the United States. Additionally, Arsenal faces challenges in its youth development setup following the departure of U21 coach Mehmet Ali to Brentford, a move that could affect the club’s continuity in nurturing young talent.