After a hugely successful year last season, Mikel Arteta has decided to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium by signing a new Arsenal deal
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Mikel Arteta is set to remain at Arsenal for the long-term(Image: Getty)
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Mikel Arteta has reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium. His current deal in north London expires at the end of the current season.
However, it's understood fresh terms between the Gunners manager and the club have been agreed and he is set to sign a new deal. Moreover, his new terms will also include a sizeable pay rise from his current £10million-per-year deal which includes an additional £5m in bonuses.
It's unclear as to how long the contract will be, but it's believed it will take Arteta, who was appointed as manager in 2019, into a tenth year of service.
Last week, Arteta was asked about contract talks with the club. He replied: "They [the fans] don't have to worry about any of that because I want to be here. I'm extremely happy and I feel very grateful to work with the people I work with."
Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke also made it clear at the start of June the club will do everything they could to ensure Arteta remained in north London.
Shortly after the Gunners won the Premier League, the American said: "Keeping Mikel around is [an] utmost priority. I think the good news for Arsenal fans worldwide is he's enjoying the project.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with (L) co chair Josh Kroenke and (R) owner Stan Kroenke after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Kroenke stated keeping Arteta was of vital importance to the north Londoners(Image: Stuart MacFarlane, Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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"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."
He also added: "If there is a singular person you can trace this all back to, I'm going to give 100% credit to Mikel, his staff and the players.
"Those are the ones. As much as Mikel is putting together our tactics, the players have got to go play the games, they've got to go and win for you."
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Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season(Image: Getty)
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Last year, Arsenal ended their barren 22-year run without a league title and were a penalty-shootout away from winning the Champions League. They also got to the final of the League Cup, only to lose 2-0 to Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.
The north Londoners have started the new campaign well, winning all but one of their matches in all competitions. Their winning start was ended last weekend by Brighton and Hove Albion, who secured a shock 3-0 victory on the South Coast.
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