Premier League The Spaniard is set to retire when he leaves Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta is expected to become part of Pep Guardiola's coaching staff when he takes over at Manchester City on July 1.

The 34-year-old is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium this summer and, despite an offer from Arsene Wenger to become part of his backroom team, as well as one from north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, the former Rangers man is all set for a switch to City.

His knowledge and experience of the English game, having played for Everton and then the Gunners over an 11-year period, has impressed Guardiola, who is preparing for a new challenge after three years at Bayern Munich.

The Catalan coach is likely to overhaul the playing squad, too, with six new faces set to arrive before challenging for the Premier League title next season.

According to the Daily Mail, there is only a 1% chance that Arteta will remain active as a player in Manchester, having now completed a two-year long coaching course.