Mertesacker has been out on the training pitches in recent days, helping Wilshere prepare his under-18s for their big night, but his role is usually more office-based.

Mertesacker explains how Arteta had a role in him staying at the club in 2018 - and reveals Wilshere's 'huge impact' with the under-18s.

Mertesacker, Arteta and Edu were all involved in appointing the new U18 boss last summer. 'I was praying that Jack would turn up for the interview and be himself,' the German says.

Talented teenager Louis Zecevic-John has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal after speculation surrounding ...

Per Mertesacker insists he and Mikel Arteta are aiming to deliver the major silverware to Arsenal that they failed to do as players – 12 years on from when they joined the club on the same day ...

Per Mertesacker on Developing Arsenal’s Future Stars: Nurturing Talent from U8 to First TeamAs Arsenal continues to showcase its homegrown talents, Per Mertesacker, the academy manager, shares ...

Per Mertesacker has insisted that he and Mikel Arteta want to deliver the “major titles” to Arsenal that they failed to do as players. The pair both signed for the Gunners on August 31, 2011.

The German women’s national team’s incredible win over France in the Women’s European Championship quarterfinals on Saturday ...

Mertesacker's former club Werder Bremen have been mooted as a potential destination, and captain Clemens Fritz has told Bild that he and the Arsenal captain have discussed the potential switch, ...

Mertesacker said only one percent would reach professional football "and, from the remaining 99 percent, maybe 60 percent will be on the dole." However, Matthaus said: ...

— Per Mertesacker (@mertesacker) September 29, 2017 "These days, there are only role models like [Cristiano] Ronaldo and [Lionel] Messi with all their tricks.