Arsenal extends contract with manager Mikel Arteta

Arsenal Football Club has signed a new contract extension with manager Mikel Arteta, with the agreement running through 2030.

The Spanish coach has led Arsenal since 2019, overseeing a period of rebuilding for the London club that has included periods of strong Premier League form and renewed competitiveness in both domestic and European competitions. The extension signals the club's continued confidence in Arteta's long-term project despite the pressures that come with managing a club of Arsenal's size and expectations.

Managerial contracts of this length are relatively uncommon in modern football, where results-driven pressures often lead to shorter tenures or early departures. A deal running to 2030 suggests Arsenal's ownership and board see Arteta as central to the club's strategic direction well beyond the current season.

Arteta previously played for Arsenal before moving into coaching, including a spell as assistant manager at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola before returning to Arsenal as head coach.

The club has not released further details on the financial terms of the new agreement.