Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal until June 2030 after leading the club to last season's Premier League title.
Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal until June 2030, extending a reign which has already delivered the club's first Premier League title in 22 years.
The new deal comes after the most successful season of Arteta's time in charge. The Gunners were crowned Premier League champions for the 14th time last season, making Arteta only the seventh manager to win the league with the club and the first to do so since Arsene Wenger in 2004.
Arteta described the opportunity to continue at Arsenal as a privilege in the club's announcement.
“It's a privilege to commit my future to the club and to continue to work with exceptional people who want the best for Arsenal. This club is unique, its character and the way it makes you feel, and I have a great sense of privilege that our journey together will continue.”
Should he complete his new contract in full, the Spaniard will have served over a decade as Arsenal manager.
Arteta returned to North London in December 2019, initially as head coach, and has since taken charge of 361 matches in all competitions. His win percentage of 62.05 per cent is the highest of any full-time manager in the club's history.
That period has included an FA Cup in his first season, Arsenal's return to regular Champions League football and, eventually, the Premier League title which had eluded the club for more than two decades.
A new agreement was expected for much of the summer, with talks over Arteta's future already taking place earlier in the year.
When asked about signing a new contract in August, Arteta made his own position clear.
“They don't have to worry about any of that, because I want to be here. I am extremely happy.”
The expectation was that a new contract would follow once the summer transfer window closed and the season was underway, with the announcement finally confirming his future through to 2030.
Last season's success is not being presented as an end point for what Arsenal can achieve. The Gunners’ announcement repeatedly looked towards what comes next, with Arteta saying the club's recent achievements had only increased his belief in what could still be built.
“We have already built a special bond and created memories that will last a lifetime, and what is so exciting is that this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together. I'm extremely grateful to Stan and Josh for their trust and support, and feel honoured to be leading this club through such a special period in its 140-year history,” Arteta said.
That backing from the Kroenke family has remained central to Arteta's position. Having supported Arteta's vision through what had been a difficult start at the Gunners, finishing eight in back to back seasons.
In the announcement, Stan and Josh Kroenke said they were “so proud” of what had been achieved since his return in 2019 and spoke about wanting to create further memories after last season's title win. Their statement also pointed to Arteta's understanding of the club and the relationship he has built with Arsenal during his time as both player and manager.
Chief executive Richard Garlick was similarly clear about the club's intentions, saying Arsenal want to create a “winning era” with Arteta rather than allow last season to stand alone.
The decision to renew the contracts of Arteta's coaching staff alongside his own also keeps the wider structure around the manager intact. The Gunners confirmed their agreements will run in line with Arteta's deal through to June 2030.
“This is such a proud moment for me and my family. I feel the love and respect from our fantastic supporters, and they have mine – and ours – in return.” Arteta said.
The agreement remains subject to regulatory approval, but Arsenal have now publicly secured Arteta and his staff through to 2030 as the club looks to build on last season's Premier League title.