Aaron Ramsey: Michael Arteta is an inspiration as the former Wales and Arsenal star eyes management

Ramsey has been part of Craig Bellamy’s Wales staff in an unofficial capacity in recent months.

He says he feels ready to move into the coaching job Called time on his 19-year playing career in April.

As a player, Ramsey joined Arsenal from boyhood club Cardiff City, then had spells with Juventus, Rangers and Nice before rejoining the Bluebirds in 2023.

He had a brief stint as Cardiff’s interim boss in 2025 before ending his playing career with Mexican side Pumas UNAM last year.

Having taken a break since his last game appearance last September, Ramsey said he wanted to return to football because “it’s always important to have a purpose in life”.

“It’s not in my DNA to just put my feet up,” he added.

“I feel ready, but it all depends on the opportunity, doesn’t it? So what it looks like will be different from different clubs, different age groups and all that.

“For me, I feel ready to coach, manage, motivate a group of players and we’ll see what happens.”