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Mikel Arteta, 44, has signed a new four-year contract with Arsenal, extending his stay until 2030. His previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season, but discussions were smooth and finalized during the recent international break. The agreement includes a significant pay rise for Arteta, who was previously earning around £10 million per year plus an additional £5 million in bonuses. Key members of his coaching staff have also committed to staying with the club. Since taking over as manager in December 2019, Arteta has led Arsenal to win the Premier League and FA Cup titles while making a strong run in the Champions League. He expressed his gratitude for the trust and support from the club’s owners, Stan Kroenke and Josh Kroenke, emphasizing that this is just the beginning of their journey together.
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The Spaniard's previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season, though he and the club have been relaxed about the situation.
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Both sides were confident that an agreement would be reached and a three-week international break has provided the time to finalise the fresh terms and make it official.
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it → reach → terms
Arteta has put pen to paper on a four-year deal, with Arsenal always clear that they wanted to keep their manager.
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they → put → manager
It is understood that the contract extension includes a significant pay rise for Arteta, who was previously on around £10million a season plus £5m in bonuses and key members of his coaching staff have also agreed to stay.
Arteta said: “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.
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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.
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journey → make → privilege
“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.
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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.
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I feel the love and respect from our fantastic supporters, and they have mine – and ours – in return.”
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The 44-year-old is the longest-serving manager in England's top four divisions.
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He took charge at Arsenal in December 2019 for what was his first managerial job.
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Arteta has transformed Arsenal from a side struggling to secure any European football to one that last season ended the 22-year wait for a Premier League title.
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that → transform → title
He has also overseen huge improvements in the Champions League.
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He → oversee → League
Arsenal reached the semi-finals two seasons ago and then last term made the final of the competition for only the second time, losing to Paris Saint-Germain.
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Arsenal → reach → Germain
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