Arsenal move to make Arteta one of the best‑paid managers

Arsenal are on the brink of sealing a new deal with manager Mikel Arteta, offering £10 million a season plus an additional £5 million for Champions League qualification, as his current contract runs out in 2027. The club have confirmed talks are progressing rapidly, with sources saying both parties are confident the agreement will be finalised soon.

Why Arsenal want to keep Arteta

Sources close to the negotiations say Arsenal are prepared to make Arteta one of the best‑paid managers in the game. The proposed £10 million base and £5 million Champions League bonus reflect the club’s desire to reward him for securing regular European football, which has not been an issue in recent seasons. Club officials have expressed full confidence that Arteta will renew, citing his clear demand for the club to demonstrate ambition during talks. Arsenal have pledged to significantly improve on his current terms, reflecting their long‑term vision.

Although Arsenal missed out on signings such as Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez this summer, the owners’ willingness to sanction those deals has been presented to Arteta as proof of that ambition. Arteta himself told fans “don’t have to worry” and added “I want to be here, I’m extremely happy”, reinforcing his commitment while the contract is finalised. Photo by Arteta himself and members of the Arsenal hierarchy also shared positive updates, with the manager reassuring fans they “don’t have to worry”.

Implications for manager and club

Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick said “Mikel wants to be at Arsenal and we want Mikel at Arsenal”, adding that the new contract is only a matter of time. He also noted that the club is “very confident and calm” as it navigates the transfer window, expecting the agreement to be resolved shortly. Garlick stressed that the club is merely navigating the transfer window, ensuring the contract discussions proceed without pressure.

Photo by Sami Mokbel for the BBC talks have moved forward recently, with well‑placed sources confirming progress on the new agreement. The BBC report highlighted that Arteta has repeatedly stated he wants the club to demonstrate ambition throughout the talks. Earlier in August, journalist David Ornstein had confirmed Arteta was set to stay at the club and that an agreement would be reached in due course.

Fans view the renewal as positive, believing it will allow Arteta to push Arsenal to maximise their current potential rather than being limited by a short‑term deal. They also warn that other top clubs will not rest on their laurels, meaning Arsenal must continue to show ambition to remain competitive. Supporters argue that without matching investment, even a renewed contract could leave Arsenal trailing the league’s elite.