Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta signs new contract with Premier League champions

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-10-07 · by AFP

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Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal that will keep him as the team’s manager until 2030. The announcement comes after Arteta led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years and their first Champions League final appearance in two decades last season. In his statement, Arteta expressed his excitement about continuing his journey at Arsenal and creating more memorable achievements with the club.
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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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“Both articles describe Mikel Arteta signing a new contract extension with Arsenal on the same date.”
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“Both articles report on Mikel Arteta signing a new contract with Arsenal until 2030 on the same date.”
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“While both articles discuss Mikel Arteta signing a new contract with Arsenal on the same day, Article A focuses on announcing the new contract details, while Article B provides commentary and context around the contract's significance.”

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Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4CAS to hear Senegal appeal over AFCON title awarded to Morocco - list 2 of 4UEFA to investigate spitting incident at Ireland-Israel football match - list 3 of 4FIFA chief Infantino’s ‘abuse of power’ questioned by Norway in complaints - list 4 of 4Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says “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,” said Arteta, 44.
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🔮 Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates until 2030, the club announced on Wednesday.

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Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates until 2030, the club announced on Wednesday. asserted
club → sign → Wednesday
The Spaniard’s deal had been due to expire at the end of the current season. asserted
deal → expire → season
Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4CAS to hear Senegal appeal over AFCON title awarded to Morocco - list 2 of 4UEFA to investigate spitting incident at Ireland-Israel football match - list 3 of 4FIFA chief Infantino’s ‘abuse of power’ questioned by Norway in complaints - list 4 of 4Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says “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,” said Arteta, 44. asserted
Arteta → hear → Arsenal
“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,” he added. asserted
he → 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.” asserted
we → build → what
Arteta began his Arsenal reign in December 2019 and has overseen their return to the top of English football, winning the club’s first league title in 22 years last season. asserted
Arteta → begin → years
He also led the Gunners to their first Champions League final in two decades last season, but they lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties. asserted
they → lead → penalties
Arsenal cochairs Stan and Josh Kroenke said: “It has been an incredible journey so far and we are excited for what lies ahead in this special relationship. asserted
what → say → relationship
“Last season was an incredible moment in Arsenal’s history, a moment in which we created memories that will last a lifetime. asserted
that → create → lifetime
We’re determined to create many more in the years ahead. asserted
We → ’re → years
“We share a special bond with Mikel. asserted
We → share → Mikel
We are so proud of everything we have achieved since he returned to the club in 2019.” asserted
he → achieve → 2019
Arsenal return to Premier League action with a home match against Leeds on Saturday. asserted
Arsenal → return → Saturday
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