Arteta closing in on new Arsenal contract

Arsenal managing director Richard Garlick has confirmed that Mikel Arteta’s contract renewal is essentially agreed, describing the process as a formality. Speaking to the BBC, Garlick said both parties are eager to finalise the deal and noted the calm surrounding negotiations, even as the club prioritises transfer‑window business. Arteta’s current contract runs until 2027, and he has repeatedly expressed his desire to remain in North London following a landmark campaign in which Arsenal ended a 22‑year wait for the Premier League title and reached their second Champions League final.

Since arriving in December 2019 to replace Unai Emery, Arteta has overseen a complete transformation at the Emirates, turning a side once struggling for Champions League qualification into a contender for domestic and European trophies. His continued tenure is seen as central to maintaining Arsenal’s upward trajectory, with the club confident that the extension will be completed in the near future.