Arsenal News: Mikel Arteta guarantees new contract and raise

Arsenal and the Spanish manager Mikel Arteta have reached an agreement for a new contract, which includes a salary increase. The renewal was confirmed by journalist Sami Mokbel and reporter Fabrizio Romano, who released the news on Monday in the official press.

Formal renewal and history

Mikel Arteta already has an agreement with Arsenal to renew the contract, according to journalist Sami Mokbel and confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. The Spanish manager has been in charge of the Gunners since the 2019/20 season, completing his eighth year at the club.

To date, Arteta has won a Premier League (2025/26), an FA Cup (2019/20) and three FA Community Shields (2020/21, 2023/24 and 2026/27). In the current edition of the English League, Arsenal sits in second place with 12 points, behind Manchester City, which has 15 points.

Arsenal secures Arteta's future with a salary boost

The agreement includes a salary increase and confirms that Arteta will continue to be a key figure, including the coordination of transfers. The club intends to maintain its influence over recruitment processes and other strategic areas.

The announcement was also released on social media, with Fabrizio Romano posting the tweet that mentions the verbal agreement and the reference to @SamiMokbel_BBC. The information was first published in the Bola na Rede column.

The formal steps for the contract renewal will follow in the coming days, consolidating Arteta's presence at the helm of the Gunners.