Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reached a verbal agreement to extend his contract with the club, securing his future beyond the current season.

Mikel Arteta has reached a verbal agreement on a new long-term contract to remain as manager of Arsenal. The 44-year-old, who has led the club since December 2019, is expected to sign the deal during the current international break. While the club has not yet made an official announcement, the agreement follows ongoing negotiations that began in May after Arsenal secured the Premier League title.

Contract Details and Negotiations

Arteta’s previous three-year contract, signed in September 2024, was set to expire at the end of the current season. Negotiations were paused during the summer transfer window but resumed recently, with the new deal expected to keep him at the club for at least another three years. The extension includes a significant pay increase, reflecting his role in the team's recent success and cementing his position as one of the world's highest-paid managers.

Recent Club Performance

Under Arteta’s leadership, Arsenal secured their first Premier League title since 2004 last season, ending a streak of three consecutive second-place finishes. In addition to the league success, he guided the team to the Champions League final, where they were defeated by Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout in Budapest. His tenure at the club has also included winning an FA Cup and three Community Shields.

Broader Club Strategy

Beyond the managerial contract, Arsenal is focused on securing the futures of key players. The club is currently working to extend the contract of England midfielder Declan Rice, who has entered the final two years of his existing deal. Arsenal holds an option to extend Rice's contract by 12 months, but the club aims to finalize new long-term terms as part of a broader strategy to maintain squad stability.