Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has addressed recent claims from former player Gabriel Jesus, who said he felt mistreated during his final weeks at the club. Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 for £45 million, moved to Barcelona this summer. In a recent interview, he said he was suddenly separated from the first team during pre-season and was not given clear information about his future with the club. He explained, "I did all the pre-season with Arsenal normally. Obviously, I knew I might not play, but no one told me anything. I was training with the group, and then from nothing, they put me to train apart from the group." These comments followed criticism from Arsenal legend Ian Wright, who spoke out about the treatment of Gabriel Martinelli, who was sold to Al-Hilal this month. Martinelli, who joined the club at 18, was left out of matchday squads while his future was being decided. Wright expressed his discomfort, saying, "I think he's done enough with this team to be treated with a little more respect." Arteta addressed both situations during a press conference, saying he was surprised by Jesus' comments, especially since they had a private conversation in the dressing room. He emphasized that their discussion was based on gratitude and that he understood people might react to unexpected news. Arteta acknowledged that he sometimes needs to be the "bad cop" when delivering difficult decisions, but he also pointed to the return of Leandro Trossard, who recently watched Arsenal's win over Chelsea after leaving for Besiktas. He noted that relationships with players can evolve over time, and he hopes the same applies to those who have left the club. Arteta’s comments highlight the challenges of managing player relationships and transitions, especially during periods of change. He stressed the importance of maintaining a positive atmosphere and strong relationships within the team, even when difficult decisions must be made.