Arsenal extends manager Mikel Arteta’s contract to 2030 after historic season

Arsenal Football Club announced on Wednesday that Spanish manager Mikel Arteta has signed a contract extension through 2030, following a remarkable season in which the team secured its first Premier League title in 22 years.

In an official statement, Arsenal said the renewal "reflects our shared belief that last season’s success marks the beginning of an important era in the club’s history." Arteta also led the team to the UEFA Champions League final, where they lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.

Salary increase and final agreement

The BBC reported that negotiations between Arsenal and Arteta took some time, but both parties reached a final agreement in early October. The previous contract was set to expire at the end of this season and paid Arteta an annual salary of £10 million, plus bonuses worth £5 million.

According to the same source, the new deal includes a salary increase that brings Arteta’s pay close to that of Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid, estimated at around £20 million per year.

Arteta’s achievements with Arsenal

For his part, the Spanish coach expressed his pride in continuing his journey with the club, saying: "This club is unique, with its special character and the feeling it gives you. I am extremely proud that our journey together will continue." He added: "We have already built a special bond and created memories that will last a lifetime, and what’s really exciting is that this is just the beginning of what we can achieve together."

Arteta took charge of Arsenal in December 2019, succeeding Unai Emery, and has managed the team in 361 matches across all competitions, achieving a win rate of 62.05 percent—the highest of any manager in the club’s history.