Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed to a contract extension, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The Spaniard's current deal was due to expire at the end of the season, and although the club did not provide specifics, British media reported that his new contract extends until 2027.
"I am extremely proud, very excited, and eagerly anticipating what lies ahead," Arteta stated. "I feel inspired, challenged, and fully supported. I am determined to achieve even more than we have accomplished together."
Arteta, a former Arsenal midfielder, assumed his current role in December 2019, following a three-year tenure at Manchester City as an assistant coach under Pep Guardiola. The 42-year-old guided Arsenal back into the Champions League in 2023, marking their return after a five-year absence from the Premier League's top four. In the past two seasons, they have finished as runners-up to City.
During the 2023-24 campaign, Arteta's team set a new Arsenal club record for most Premier League wins and goals in a season, securing 28 victories and scoring 91 times. They also achieved the highest overall win rate in the club's history, at 67.3%, last season, according to Arsenal.
"We are firmly committed to our current path and our shared goals. Mikel's new contract provides us with stability and a clear direction as we strive for new achievements," said Arsenal's sporting director, former Brazil midfielder Edu.
Currently fourth in the league with seven points, Arsenal will face local rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
