Arteta inspiration as Ramsey eyes management future

Arteta inspiration as Ramsey eyes management futureImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mikel Arteta (left) and Aaron Ramsey (right) spent five years together at Arsenal ByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished8 minutes agoCommentsAaron Ramsey has described former team-mate Mikel Arteta as an inspiration, as the former Wales captain eyes a career in management.Ramsey, 35, is studying for his pro licence – the top coaching qualification available – with the Football Association of Wales (FAW), just as Arteta did a decade ago.Arteta leads Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday having already won the Premier League title – and Ramsey's aim is to emulate the Gunners boss."It is inspiring because Mikel was here [studying] around 10 years ago, in the same position starting his journey," said Ramsey."That's inspiring for us, to see him 10 years later, lifting the Premier League and in the Champions League final."I want to win all the big things in the game. That's the goal, that's the target - to get as good as I can to make that a reality."The Welsh Way - Inside the 'Harvard of coaching'Published23 June 2025Beauty forged in pain: Ramsey, Wales' 'best midfielder ever'Published7 AprilRoberts and Davies return from injury for WalesPublished3 days agoRamsey was an Arsenal player for 11 years, with Arteta alongside him between 2011 and 2016.Wales legend Ramsey won three FA Cups during his time with the London giants, but the closest he came to the top-flight title was a second-placed finish in 2016.Arsenal's Premier League triumph this season was their first since 2004 – and Ramsey was thrilled to see Arteta end the club's long wait."From a friend's perspective, I am really pleased for him, I know the amount of work he's put in and the dedication he has to making sure that he gives absolutely everything for his role and that club," he s...