Mikel Arteta has secured his long-term future with Arsenal by agreeing to a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2027. The previous deal between Arsenal and Arteta was set to expire at the end of this season, but both parties have extended it by an additional three years, removing any uncertainty about his future.

This development is expected to provide a significant boost for Arsenal ahead of their upcoming North London derby against Tottenham this Sunday (15/9). Arteta has played a central role in the club’s progress since taking over from Unai Emery at the end of 2019 and becoming the manager the following year. Under his guidance, Arsenal won the FA Cup in 2020 and made a return to the Champions League in 2023 after a seven-year absence, finishing second in the Premier League behind Manchester City.

Arsenal continued to be runners-up to Manchester City last season and have started the 2024-25 campaign strong, with two wins and a draw from their first three matches.

Since his first contract extension in May 2022, Arteta has rapidly turned Arsenal into a competitive force in the Premier League. His managerial prowess has drawn attention from other top clubs, including Barcelona. Although Arteta is originally from San Sebastian and was developed in Barcelona’s youth system, he spent over five years as Arsenal’s captain before deciding to commit his future to the Gunners.

In March, Arteta reached his 100th Premier League victory as a manager, achieving this milestone 10 games faster than former Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger and just seven games behind Sir Alex Ferguson. Pep Guardiola currently holds the record for the fastest to 100 wins.

After ending his playing career at Arsenal in 2016, Arteta joined Manchester City under Guardiola, winning two Premier League titles and a League Cup. His influence at Arsenal has grown significantly since he took over in December 2019, and his new contract is a clear signal of his commitment to finishing the job he has started.

With many key players already committed to long-term deals with Arsenal, Arteta’s extension will further inspire the team to continue their pursuit of Premier League glory. His new contract, which lasts until 2027, matches the length of Guardiola’s tenure at Manchester City. With his future secured, Arteta is in a strong position to cement Arsenal’s dominance as Guardiola eventually departs.