Arteta signs new contract with champions Arsenal

What the report says

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Premier League champions until 2030, extending a spell in charge that began when he arrived in December 2019. BBC Sport reported that an agreement on improved terms had already been reached earlier this month, and the club has now confirmed the deal. The new contract reportedly increases Arteta’s current pay package, which had been about £10m a year plus bonuses.

Arteta said the extension reflects his belief that Arsenal’s progress is still at an early stage. He described the club as unique and said the team has already built strong memories and a special connection during his tenure. Arsenal co-chairmen Stan and Josh Kroenke also backed the decision, saying they are proud of what has been achieved under the Spaniard and see him as central to the club’s values and long-term plans.

The 44-year-old has guided Arsenal to a Premier League title and an FA Cup, while also taking them to the Champions League final in May, where they lost to Paris St-Germain. In broader context, the deal gives Arsenal continuity after a period of major improvement and suggests the club wants to build on recent success rather than restart under a new manager.