Aaron Ramsey, 35, is working toward the FAW’s pro licence citing former Arsenal teammate Mikel Arteta as his benchmark. Arteta, now Arsenal’s head coach, will lead the Gunners in Saturday’s Champions League final after delivering the club’s first Premier League title since 2004. Ramsey says watching Arteta lift that trophy fuels his ambition. He is completing the course with Welsh ex‑internationals.

Ramsey spent eleven seasons at Arsenal, collecting three FA Cups but never clinching the league, finishing runners‑up in 2016. He watched Arteta break the 20‑year drought, a moment Ramsey described as “thrilling” for a former teammate. Those cups arrived in 2014, 2015 and 2017. The Welsh midfielder’s admiration reflects the respect earned from Arteta’s work ethic and the historic title win.

Since retiring in April, Ramsey has assisted Craig Bellamy’s Wales set‑up and briefly acted as Cardiff’s interim manager in the 2024‑25 Championship, though he could not avoid relegation. He says he feels “ready” to coach at any level, emphasizing purpose over comfort. He believes his varied club career equips him for diverse challenges. Ramsey will now pursue his first senior role when opportunity arises.