Arsenal has confirmed that manager Mikel Arteta has extended his contract with the club. The 42-year-old, whose previous deal was set to expire next summer, has secured a new agreement that reportedly keeps him at Arsenal until 2027.
Arteta expressed his pride and excitement about the future, stating, "I feel proud to be where I am and to have the relationships I do with everyone at the club. I am fortunate to work every day with such a dedicated team and share the ambition we have here. I feel inspired and supported, and I aim to achieve even more than what we have accomplished together."
He emphasized the collective effort at the club, saying, "Together with the players and everyone at the club, we are eager for the coming years, alongside our supporters, who have greatly influenced both the club and the team." Arteta acknowledged the role of supporters in the team's transformation and expressed enthusiasm for continuing their journey together.
Having left Manchester City to take over from Unai Emery in December 2019, Arteta has been pivotal in reshaping the club's fortunes. He has recorded 139 wins in 235 matches across all competitions, achieving a win rate of 59 percent, the highest of any Arsenal manager with at least 50 matches in charge, surpassing Arsene Wenger's 57 percent.
Arteta's Premier League Record:
Total Matches: 175
Wins: 105
Draws: 28
Losses: 42
Goals For: 332
Goals Against: 181
Points Per Match: 1.97
Arteta led Arsenal to FA Cup glory at the conclusion of the 2019/20 season and has since guided the team to a second-place finish in the Premier League behind Manchester City for the past two seasons.
This confirmation of Arteta's contract extension provides a significant boost for Arsenal ahead of the upcoming north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. However, the manager will have to navigate the suspension of Declan Rice and the likely absence of captain Martin Odegaard, who sustained an injury during a recent match for Norway.
After facing Spurs, Arteta will return to Manchester City next Sunday, where Arsenal will take on the reigning champions. He previously served as an assistant coach at City under Pep Guardiola, contributing to their record-breaking Premier League title in the 2017/18 season. Arteta has also been recognized as a seven-time Barclays Manager of the Month and is nominated for the August award alongside Guardiola, Arne Slot of Liverpool, and Fabian Hurzeler of Brighton & Hove Albion.