Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that Arsenal and Mikel Arteta have reached terms on an improved long‑term contract after months of negotiations.
- Reports say the new agreement includes a sharp pay rise that would place Arteta among the best‑paid managers in world football.
- The extension is understood to run into at least the 2029–30 season but several outlets say the paperwork has not yet been signed and the club has not made a formal announcement.
- Arteta has publicly stated he wants to remain at the club and sources say Arsenal are also moving to secure his backroom staff and to progress player renewals to protect the project.
- The commitment follows Arteta's transformation of the club since 2019, including an FA Cup, last season's Premier League title and a run to the Champions League final, and it gives Arsenal stability as they target more trophies.