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Heinze Linked to Elche Managerial Role Amidst Arsenal Success
11 Jun
Summary
- Elche is considering Gabriel Heinze for their new manager role.
- Heinze joined Arsenal's staff in July 2025 after a coaching career.
- Arsenal won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final last season.
Elche is currently assessing managerial candidates following the departure of Eder Sarabia. Among the names being considered by owner Christian Bragarnik are Pablo Hernandez and Gabriel Heinze.
Heinze, 48, brings considerable experience, having had a notable playing career and managed clubs like Godoy Cruz and Atlanta United. He joined Mikel Arteta's coaching staff at Arsenal in July 2025, contributing to their Premier League title win and Champions League final appearance.
Despite being a "big brother" figure to Arteta and having an offer to remain at Arsenal, Heinze's potential interest in returning to management with Elche is a key unknown. Arsenal would likely prefer continuity within their successful coaching setup.
Pablo Hernandez, 41, is another candidate, currently coaching Castellon until June 30, 2026. His contract with Castellon expires soon, and he is seen as a young coach with potential, noted for his team's dominant attacking style in the Second Division.
