'Arsenal' head coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19. Photo by Arsenal official website screenshot

'Arsenal' head coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19. Photo by Arsenal official website screenshot

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Mikel Arteta, the manager of 'Arsenal,' has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).


On the 12th, Arsenal announced on the club's official website, "This evening, after Manager Arteta tested positive for COVID-19, the London Colney Training Centre was closed."


The club stated, "Those who have not been in close contact with him are expected to return to work within a few days. Meanwhile, the training center will be thoroughly disinfected, and other club facilities will operate normally. We are currently working to trace Manager Mikel and others who have been in close contact with him recently."


Manager Mikel said, "I am really disappointed, but I took the test because I was not feeling well. I will return to work as soon as I fully recover."



Meanwhile, the Premier League announced officially that all matches this week will proceed as scheduled.


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