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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract extension that will keep him at the club beyond the end of the current season.
The Spanish tactician reached a final agreement with Arsenal following months of negotiations, extending his tenure beyond 10 years since taking charge in December 2019.
Arteta’s new deal is expected to increase his £10 million annual salary, with an additional £5 million potentially available in bonuses, as he looks to continue his project with the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract extension with Premier League champions Arsenal, securing his future at the club beyond the end of the current season.
Mikel Arteta’s current contract with Arsenal is set to expire at the end of the season, but the club has now reached an agreement with the Spanish manager on a new deal following months of negotiations.
Although the exact length of the contract has not been disclosed, the agreement is expected to keep Arteta at the Emirates Stadium beyond the 10-year mark after he took charge of the club in December 2019.
The new contract will also reportedly bring a significant increase to Arteta’s current £10 million annual salary, with an additional £5 million available in performance-related bonuses.
Arteta had previously made it clear that he was keen to continue his time at Arsenal, reassuring supporters amid uncertainty over his future.
Speaking about the negotiations last week, the former Arsenal midfielder urged fans not to worry, insisting that he wanted to remain with the club.
“I’m extremely happy and I feel very grateful to work with the people I work with,” Arteta said.
Since taking over at Arsenal, Arteta has overseen a significant transformation of the club, helping the Gunners re-establish themselves among the leading sides in English football.
His team ended Arsenal’s 20-year wait for a Premier League title last season and also came close to securing Champions League glory.