Mikel Arteta extends Arsenal contract until June 2030
Mikel Arteta signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on October 7, 2026, extending his stay until June 2030. His previous deal had been due to expire at the end of this season.
Arteta has overseen a period of success at the club, leading Arsenal to the Premier League title and to the UEFA Champions League final last season. That Premier League crown was the club’s fourth and its first in 22 years. He joined Arsenal in 2019 and won the FA Cup in his first season in charge, and the article describes him as one of the best young managers in Europe. The Gunners currently sit in second place in the league table, three points behind Manchester City.
The club agreed the long-term extension and the manager has received a notable increase in pay compared with his previous terms; his prior salary was £10m per year and the new arrangement includes an additional £5m in potential bonuses. The move secures Arteta’s future at Arsenal and removes the immediate uncertainty posed by the expiry of his earlier contract.
Arteta commented on the deal in a club statement. “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,” Arteta said. “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.” “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…,” he continued. “This is such a proud moment for me and my family. I feel the love and respect from our fantastic supporters, and they have mine – and ours – in return.”
Arteta becomes only the eighth manager in the club’s history to win an English league title, following in the footsteps of the great Arsene Wenger. The board acted quickly to extend his contract after those achievements, signalling a commitment to continuity at first-team level.
According to media reports referenced in the article, Arsenal are also looking to secure the futures of Arteta’s coaching staff during the upcoming international break; the Daily Cannon reported that Andrea Berta has been leading negotiations with set-piece coach Nicolas Jover. A post shared by Arsenal (@arsenal) accompanied the club’s announcement.
The new deal could take Arteta’s time at Arsenal beyond a decade, and the club intends to use the international window to settle remaining staff contracts and related matters.
