Carlos Cuesta has backed Mikel Arteta to deliver a “very exciting” future at Arsenal after his departure as the Spaniard’s assistant was confirmed.

Arsenal and Mikel Arteta will see a change to the club's backroom team as Carlos Cuesta departs the Emirates for Italy as he is expected to take the head coach role at Parma

Mikel Arteta backed at Arsenal as Cuesta Carlos exit confirmed in emotional statement: 'Best is yet to come' - Arteta’s assistant leaving to take over as Parma head coach in major blow