<text>  Mikel Arteta has taken his first steps towards management by offering his services to Arsenals academy. The Gunners skipper took the clubs Under-13s training session at their Hale End academy on Wednesday night. The Spaniard is understood to be taking his coaching badges, with sessions such as last night a key component of Artetas training. Mikel Arteta, who has returned to training following injury, has been working with Arsenals youth teams . Arteta is understood to be undertaking his coaching badges as he looks to learn from Arsene Wenger . Gunners legend Thierry Henry is also taking training sessions at Hale End as he looks to complete his UEFA coaching. Arteta has recently returned to full training following a five month injury lay-off owing to calf and ankle problems. He is expected to be available selection in two weeks. The Arsenal captain is out of contract in the summer, but the club are hopeful he will extend his deal . Arteta, whose only goal this season came from the spot against Anderlecht, hasnt played since November . The Spaniard lifts the Community Shield at the beginning of this season, to add to last seasons FA Cup . The midfielders contract expires at the end of the season and is yet to pen new terms. He had been offered a new 12 month contract, but the club are yet to confirm whether Arteta has accepted the extension. However, the Gunners are confident hell agree to the deal and stay for at least another season. 