Arsenal are set to open talks with Mikel Arteta over a new deal as the club’s ownership are seemingly happy with the progress made by the Spaniard.
According to Football Insider, a new contract for Mikel Arteta could be in the pipeline, with Arsenal expected to open talks with the manager soon. The Gunners and the ownership are happy with the progress made under the Spaniard, as they feel he is the right man to take this project forward.
Arsenal’s time under Mikel Arteta has not always been glossy, as the Spaniard did struggle initially. He did make an immediate impact by winning the FA Cup in half a season he was in charge initially, but he has gone through the next phase without any silverware.
Arsenal have finished second three times in a row in the Premier League, which has led to some questions being asked about Arteta. Despite some level of criticism stating he may not be the right man for the long-term future and to help the club win silverware, the club’s ownership thinks otherwise.
Arteta has led Arsenal to the top of the Premier League and are doing well in the Champions League and other competitions so far. Hence, there’s a level of optimism in the club, especially after the big summer window they have just had.
Irrespective of what transpires in the short-term future, the Kroenkes are confident in the Spanish manager and believe he is the right man to lead their project in the future. With Arteta’s current deal expiring in 2027, the club does not feel a new contract is a priority, but are eager to secure his future in North London.
Mikel Arteta set for contract talks
Arsenal are expected to open fresh contract talks with Arteta, possibly in 2026, and those discussions are expected to progress thereafter. The Spaniard has been courted by several high-profile teams in the past, although there’s no indication that he’s unhappy with Arsenal and is probably leaning towards extending.
The Gunners boss has plenty of support from the fans and the players, with the manager overseeing several new arrivals and key contract extensions recently. Bukayo Saka could become the latest in that regard, with the winger now set to follow key players like William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes into extending their stay at Arsenal, with many hoping it is Arteta who is next in line for a new deal.