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Mikel Arteta Agrees New Three-Year Contract Extension with Arsenal Until 2027, Reports David Ornstein

Sep 12, 2024, 09:11 AM

Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new three-year contract extension with Arsenal, securing his position as manager until 2027. The 42-year-old Spaniard, who was in the final 12 months of his previous deal, has committed his long-term future to the club, ending any uncertainty regarding his tenure. Arteta, who joined Arsenal as manager in 2019, has been credited with transforming the team into title contenders. His new contract provides stability and is seen as a significant boost for Arsenal ahead of the north London derby. Arteta's record includes reaching his 100th Premier League win faster than former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and only seven games behind Sir Alex Ferguson. The agreement follows negotiations that began in May and were finalized after the summer transfer window. David Ornstein and the PA news agency reported the news. Arteta expressed his excitement, stating, "I feel extremely proud, very excited and am looking forward to what is coming next."