Mikel Arteta Signs New Arsenal Contract, Eyes Decade Tenure

Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new contract with Arsenal, which could extend his tenure at the Emirates Stadium into the next decade. The 44-year-old has been the manager since December 2019, succeeding Unai Emery, and is currently the longest-serving manager in the Premier League.

His previous contract, signed in September 2024, was set to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season. Arteta's new deal follows his success in guiding Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years during the 2025/26 season, after three consecutive seasons as runners-up.

He also led the club to the UEFA Champions League final, where they lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties. Arteta's tenure has been notable amid frequent managerial changes in the Premier League, with nine clubs starting the 2026/27 season with new managers.

By August 19, Arteta had been in charge for 2,432 days, approaching seven years, and a stay until around 2030 would surpass a decade at Arsenal, potentially allowing him to build a legacy comparable to that of Arsène Wenger.