Mikel Arteta signs new Arsenal contract until 2030

Arsenal have officially announced that Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract, keeping him at the club until 2030. The news was confirmed on 7 October, according to Europa Press, L'Équipe, and several other outlets.

A four-year extension

Arteta, the 44-year-old Spanish manager, has put pen to paper on a deal that runs until 2030, as reported by Anadolu Ajansı and Corriere dello Sport. The new contract adds three years to his previous agreement, which was set to expire in 2027, according to Europa Press. Voetbal International notes that the extension is a multi-year deal, keeping him in London until mid-2030.

Players and fans show their appreciation

The extension gave players and supporters the opportunity to thank Arteta, as Voetbal International reports. The Dutch outlet highlights that the coach was celebrated by both groups following the announcement.

A "winning era" ambition

Arteta has spoken of his desire to build a "winning era" at Arsenal, according to UOL Esporte. The Guardian quotes him as saying, "This is only the beginning," a sentiment echoed by Corriere dello Sport, which reports the coach's words as "È solo l'inizio" (It's only the beginning).

A coach secured by the champions

Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions, have moved to secure their manager's future, as L'Équipe and Europa Press both note. The club made the announcement official, with AS describing the move as "blinding" Arteta to the club, and Mundo Deportivo suggesting another major renewal is in the works.