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'He has the attributes, knowledge and experience': Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta backs David Luiz to make a successful switch to management as he reveals Brazilian defender has 'started doing his coaching badges already'

Arsenal defender David Luiz has the 'the attributes, the knowledge and experience' to make a successful transition into coaching, believes his boss Mikel Arteta.

The 32-year-old Brazilian already has one eye on his post-playing career as Arteta revealed that Luiz's coaching ambitions have been made clear through one-to-one discussions.

Luiz is just six years younger than his manager and appears to be trying to get a head-start as Arteta revealed the centre back has already started undertaking his coaching badges.

David Luiz (right) has all the 'attributes' to become a successful coach, says Mikel Arteta (left)
The Arsenal manager believes Luiz can transition successfully into being a coach one day

'I think we can get a few (from the current squad), just joking a little bit, but through the process, they are really willing to try and understand the game better and how they can coach as well,' Arteta said through a Q&A with supporters on social media.