Mikel Arteta has committed his long-term future to Arsenal by signing a new contract that runs until 2027, plus an option to extend it for an additional year.
The Spanish manager’s current deal ends next summer, and last month he added that all parties will come to a solution only when the transfer window ends.
But the North London outfit has finally put an end to the speculations by agreeing on a three-year extension. He will receive a huge increment on his current £9 million per year salary.
Belief in what we do.
Mikel Arteta has committed his future to The Arsenal ✊ pic.twitter.com/fo9zS9jvL5
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 12, 2024
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The update comes at a perfect time for Arsenal as they face local rivals Tottenh*m Hotsp*r this week. Arteta has played a huge role in the club’s rise to dominance in the Premier League and the European competitions.
From making his debut as a star midfielder under Arsene Wenger in 2011 to taking over the managerial reigns from Unai Emery in 2019, he has come a long way.
Arteta was all smiles while signing the new contract alongside sporting director Edu Gaspar and co-chairman Josh Kroenke. While talking to the club, he said:
“I feel extremely proud, very excited, and am looking forward to what is coming next. I’m proud to be where I am and have the relationships that I have with everyone at the club.”
“I feel extremely lucky to work every single day with good people and the ambition we have here. I feel very inspired, I feel challenged, I feel supported, and I want to do much more than what we’ve already done together.”
ARSENAL’S RISE TO THE TOP UNDER MIKEL ARTETA
The Spaniard managed Arsenal in 175 Premier League games, winning 105, drawing 28 and losing 42. He has won a remarkable seven Manager of the Month awards. Overall, he has managed them in 235 games, boasting a win percentage of 59.15%.
He has won one FA Cup and two Community Shields as a Gooner and also finished second in the last two PL seasons behind Manchester City.
Last season, Arteta’s high-flying team broke numerous club records, like the most Premier League goals (91), most Premier League wins (28), second-highest points tally (89), and their highest win ratio (67.3%).
They started 2024 with a club record eight successive victories in the league. They had the best defensive record (29 goals) from the past 20 years.
19/20: 56 points + FA Cup
20/21: 61 points
21/22: 69 points
22/23: 84 points
23/24: 89 points + 1st UCL quarter final in 14 yearsArsenal’s improvement under Arteta has been remarkable, now it is time for the next step.
Fully deserved new contract! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/y17mmKPqbL
— Dougie Critchley (@DougieCritchley) September 12, 2024
The 42-year-old made sure his team qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive season after a near seven-year absence, all doing this with the third youngest squad in the English league.
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Arsenal have seven points (two wins and one draw) from three games this season. With new players at their disposal, could Arteta finally lead Gunners to their first Premier League title since 2003/04?
