Arsenal bets on continuity, Arteta extended until 2029

Arsenal is preparing to extend the contract of Mikel Arteta, present on the bench since December 2019, after a historic 2025‑2026 season crowned with a Premier League title and a Champions League final lost to PSG, according to the BBC.

A record season

After a historic 2025‑2026 campaign, Arsenal won the Premier League title, its first in twenty years. Last May, the Gunners reached the Champions League final, but lost to PSG on penalties. This double performance has reinforced the credibility of the project of Arteta.

A reinforced financial offer

The board of the Gunners would prepare a major salary revision. Arteta currently receives a salary of 10 million pounds, i.e., 11.7 million euros, according to the BBC. The new contract should significantly increase these emoluments to reward his work.

The former assistant of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, the 44‑year‑old Spanish, took the reins of the Gunners in December 2019. Since then, he has built a patient and long‑term viable project. His spell at City shaped his tactical approach.

Arteta said he wants to build a dynasty, stating that the Premier League title is only the beginning. The defeat on penalties in the Champions League final, described as a “stab in the back”, fuels his motivation. The Champions remain out of reach, but the determination remains intact.

The current contract of Arteta expires at the end of the season, which has accelerated the negotiations. Sources indicate that he will remain at least until 2029, according to the British media. This extension would guarantee the continuity of the project.

Arteta remains transparent about his desire to stay at the club beyond the current season. He is committed to discovering whether a new page of history can be written with the Gunners. The future of the team thus appears firmly anchored.