Arsenal have secured the future of manager Mikel Arteta with a new contract extending until June 2030, ensuring the mastermind behind the Gunners’ return to the pinnacle of English football remains at the helm for an additional four years.
The official announcement comes weeks after both parties reached an agreement, with the Spanish manager receiving a salary increase alongside the retention of key backroom staff—a move designed to solidify the project that restored the club’s domestic and European competitiveness.
Arteta took charge in December 2019 in his first managerial role after serving as Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City, inheriting an Arsenal side enduring a turbulent transition following the departure of Arsène Wenger and Unai Emery’s brief tenure.
The initial rewards came quickly when he led his side to FA Cup glory in 2020 with a 2-1 final victory over Chelsea, before adding the Community Shield against Liverpool later that year.
Arteta progressively rebuilt the squad around a vibrant young core, securing three consecutive Premier League runner-up finishes, returning to the UEFA Champions League, reaching the semi-finals in 2025, and advancing to the 2026 final, where they fell to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
The crowning achievement arrived during the 2025–26 season, as Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to claim the Premier League title with 85 points—seven clear of Manchester City—earning Arteta his first Premier League Manager of the Season award.
The Spanish coach has now surpassed 360 matches in charge of the Gunners, maintaining a win rate of approximately 61%. Upon reaching his 250th match, Arsenal confirmed he held the highest win percentage of any manager in the club’s history, while also becoming the first individual to win the Premier League both as a player and manager for the same club.
Arteta’s total trophy haul with Arsenal includes the Premier League, the FA Cup, and three Community Shields—the most recent being a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in August 2026. This new contract paves the way for him to complete a full decade at the Emirates Stadium and build an era approaching the legacy of the club’s greatest managers.
