Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal that will keep him at the club until 2030, extending his time in charge beyond a decade and committing both manager and club to a long-term project.
The 44-year-old Spaniard’s previous agreement was due to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season. Arsenal confirmed the new deal after months of negotiations, following the manager’s success in guiding the Gunners to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Arteta was appointed in December 2019 and has overseen a major transformation at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have progressed from a side struggling to challenge regularly for major honours to Premier League champions.
His most significant achievement came in the 2025/2026 season, when Arsenal won their 14th league title and fourth Premier League crown. They also reached the Champions League final for only the second time in their history, but lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
The contract extension is therefore both recognition of Arteta’s achievements and a statement of Arsenal’s intention to build sustained success in England and Europe. His new agreement also includes extensions for members of his coaching staff.
“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.”
Arteta said the Premier League triumph should be regarded as the beginning of Arsenal’s next phase rather than the conclusion of his work.
“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 added.
He also thanked Arsenal owners Stan and Josh Kroenke for their trust and support, saying it was an honour to lead the club during what he views as a special period in its 139-year history.
“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 said.
Since taking charge, Arteta has won the FA Cup, three Community Shields and the Premier League title. Arsenal also recorded three successive second-place finishes before finally going one better last season.
The challenge now is to ensure their return to the top becomes the start of a sustained period of success rather than an isolated achievement. Arsenal will also expect Arteta to make further progress in Europe after last season’s Champions League final appearance.
With his future secured until 2030, Arteta has the opportunity to establish an era at Arsenal. As he put it: “This is only the beginning of what we can achieve together.”
