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Arteta Secures New Long-Term Contract with Arsenal
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Core Event
Premier League champions Arsenal have reached a final agreement with manager Mikel Arteta to extend his stay at the club. The new deal, reported on September 22, will keep the 44-year-old Spaniard in charge for at least a tenth season, taking his tenure to 2029-30. The exact length has not been disclosed, but sources confirm the contract will run beyond the 2027-28 season, the point at which his previous agreement expires.
Background & Context
Arteta took over Arsenal in December 2019, succeeding Unai Emery. After three consecutive runner-up finishes, he guided the Gunners to their first Premier League title in 22 years in the 2025-26 season and to a Champions League final, lost on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain. The club began the current campaign with a perfect record before a 3-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. Following those achievements, Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke said securing Arteta’s future was a top priority.
Data & Statistics
- Current salary: £10 million per year plus a £5 million bonus for Champions League qualification.
- New contract: described as a “sharp” pay rise over the existing £10 million base (sources).
- Tenure: Arteta will enter at least his 10th year with Arsenal, having been in charge since December 2019.
- Contract expiry of previous deal: end of the 2026-27 season (June 2027).
Official Statements & Responses
- Arsenal’s co-chair confirmed that negotiations had been ongoing for several months and that the agreement was reached during the international break, following a verbal alignment earlier in May.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think we are all very much aligned; whenever the time is right, we'll get that done. There is nothing to be concerned about.” — Mikel Arteta, player arsenal manager
- “Keeping Mikel around is (an) utmost priority and I think the good news for Arsenal fans worldwide is he’s enjoying the project, he’s enjoying being here and from his time as a player all the way up until now, he’s an Arsenal man through and through.” — Josh Kroenke
- “If there is a chance to sign Rio Ngumoha in 2027, 2028 or whenever, for sure Arsenal would be among the clubs interested. And not only Arsenal. I am sure there will also be clubs from abroad.” — Fabrizio Romano
What’s Next
Arsenal are expected to announce the formal contract details in the coming days or weeks. The club’s next league fixture is a home match against Leeds United on October 10, a scheduled date that will test the team’s early-season form under the renewed managerial agreement.