Mikel Arteta has agreed to extend his contract as Arsenal manager, a move that is expected to keep him at the club until at least 2030 and significantly increase his salary. The agreement follows Arsenal's recent Premier League title win and signals the club’s commitment to maintaining stability in its leadership.

Arteta initially signed a three-year deal in September 2024, which was set to expire at the end of the current season. Discussions to renew his contract began in May, shortly after Arsenal clinched their first league championship since 2004. Negotiations paused during the summer transfer window but have now resumed, resulting in a verbal agreement to secure Arteta’s future for a further period, believed to be at least three more years.

Since taking over in December 2019, replacing Unai Emery, Arteta has become the longest-serving manager in the Premier League following Pep Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City at the end of last season. His leadership last term saw Arsenal not only claim the league crown but also reach the Champions League final, where they were narrowly defeated by Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout in Budapest.

Financial terms of Arteta’s current contract reportedly include an annual salary of around £10 million, with an additional £5 million bonus tied to the club’s participation in the Champions League. The new deal is expected to elevate his earnings, positioning him among the highest-paid managers worldwide.

Despite Arsenal’s strong start this season, winning their first seven matches across all competitions, they suffered a surprising 3-0 loss to Brighton on Saturday. Ahead of that game, Arteta conveyed confidence about the contract process, stating that both he and the club were aligned in their ambitions and that an agreement would be finalized when the timing was appropriate.

In addition to securing Arteta’s future, Arsenal are also focused on extending the contract of midfielder Declan Rice. The England international has two years remaining on his deal, with the club holding an option to extend it by one year. Arsenal aims to negotiate new terms in line with their strategy of locking down key players on long-term contracts to support sustained competitiveness.