Arteta joined Rangers in 2002 for £6 million, winning a league and cup double in his debut season, scoring a decisive 93rd-minute penalty on the final day to win the league on goal difference.

Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta first sampled British Football when he joined Rangers from Barcelona in 2002 for a fee of just under £6m. Whilst his stay in Scotland was relatively brief, he would spend the majority of his career in the UK.

Jan 29, 2025 · Mikel Arteta admits he had no intention of joining Rangers before a deal between PSG and Barcelona collapsed. The Spanish midfielder was on loan at the French club from the Catalan giants when ...

May 16, 2024 · Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been discussing his career with BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague in an exclusive hour-long interview. Here’s what the Spaniard had to say on his move to...

May 16, 2024 · Mikel Arteta has admitted that he would've rather not left Rangers after just two seasons as he thrived on the "survive or die" culture surrounding the club.

Mar 24, 2023 · Mikel Arteta spent two seasons at Rangers and, as a 20-year-old, took a penalty to clinch one of the most dramatic title finishes in history

Apr 9, 2024 · Mikel Arteta has made no bones about his loyalties to Rangers ever since leaving the club. The Ibrox treble-winner made headlines when Alex McLeish’s Rangers spent £6m to sign a teenage midfielder from Barcelona.

May 16, 2024 · Mikel Arteta has opened up on signing for Rangers being one of the best decisions he's made - and admits leaving for Real Sociedad was a mistake. The Spaniard became a fan favourite during his time at Ibrox after signing from Barcelona winning a league and cup double in his first season.

Sep 12, 2024 · Still only a teenager, Rangers splashed out £6m to bring Arteta to Glasgow and it was a crucial first foray into British football which acted as a foundation in the talented playmaker’s career. Whilst the midfielder would go on to carve out a Premier League legacy with Everton and Arsenal, it was in the SPL where the kid cut his teeth.

Mar 26, 2023 · It's approaching the 20th anniversary of the remarkable final day shootout in the top flight when Arteta held his nerve to score the vital spotkick that absolutely made sure of championship glory for Alex McLeish and the Light Blues, clinching a 6-1 win over Dunfermline as Celtic won 4-0 at Kilmarnock.