Arsenal Football Club has announced that manager Mikel Arteta has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the helm until 2027. The Gunners confirmed the news on Thursday, marking a significant commitment between the club and its manager.
According to reports from ESPN, Arteta will receive a substantial increase in his salary, which currently stands at £9 million (approximately $11.8 million) per year. Since beginning his managerial career with Arsenal in 2019, Arteta has led the team to 139 wins, 39 draws, and 57 losses across 235 matches in all competitions.
Under Arteta’s leadership, Arsenal secured the FA Cup in the 2019-20 season and lifted the Community Shield in both 2020 and 2023. The team finished as Premier League runners-up in the past two campaigns, demonstrating consistent performance at the top level.
“I feel extremely proud, very excited, and am looking forward to what is coming next. I’m proud to be where I am and have the relationships that I have with everyone at the club,” Arteta said in a statement. “I feel extremely lucky to work every single day with good people and the ambition we have here. I feel very inspired, I feel challenged, I feel supported, and I want to do much more than what we’ve already done together.”
Arsenal’s co-chairman Josh Kroenke expressed his confidence in Arteta’s continued leadership. “Mikel is a dynamic and passionate manager, who is relentless in the pursuit of excellence,” Kroenke said. “He has a deep understanding of Arsenal’s values, and since joining us as Head Coach in December 2019, he has taken the team to another level in an Arsenal way.”
The contract extension comes as Arsenal faces a challenging schedule ahead. The team will play against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, both away fixtures in the Premier League. Additionally, they will begin their UEFA Champions League campaign in Italy against Atalanta.
Fans across Asia and around the world will be watching closely as Arsenal navigates these pivotal weeks. The extension of Arteta’s contract signals the club’s long-term ambitions and commitment to success, which resonates with the global football community.
However, the squad has been hit with some setbacks. Captain Martin Odegaard may be sidelined for weeks due to a right ankle injury. Star midfielder Declan Rice is suspended for the game against Spurs, and newly signed Mikel Merino has suffered a shoulder fracture.
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