American coach distances self from replacing Arteta
New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing has said he will be staying at the club next year dismissing links to the managerial role at Arsenal.
Sky Sports reported that Cushing’s name was mentioned as a possible successor to Jonas Eidevall, who resigned last month. When asked about links with the Arsenal job, the New York City FC head coach told ESPN: “Listen, I’ve been asked twice now, once last week if there’s been contact and then about the story still living.”
He added: “It’s news to me, the story is news to me. I’ve obviously seen it out there, but from within myself and within here [at the organisation], there is no story.
“I just confirmed I will be here next year, 100 per cent. I’ve been in the group for 19 years. It’s gonna be my 20th next year.”
Renee Slegers is currently in interim charge of Arsenal. They face Brighton at the Emirates in the WSL on Friday evening.
