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Arteta Tells Arsenal Fans Not to Fret Over His Future
Arsenal is a famous football club in London, England, and Mikel Arteta is its manager.
He led the team to win the Premier League in May, ending a 22-year wait for England's top trophy.
That made Arsenal champions, which was a huge moment for the club and its fans.
Now, Arteta's contract is coming to an end, and some fans were worried he might leave.
Arteta told reporters they do not have to worry, because he wants to stay and is very happy at the club.
He said the time left on his contract is not an issue, and talks will happen when the time is right.
He has been busy signing new players, including Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis, Piero Hincapie, and Illan Meslier.
Some players, such as Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior, and Christian Norgaard, have left the team.
Arsenal will start the new season on Sunday by playing Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Arteta says he is happy with his squad and wants to compete in every competition.
Mikel Arteta told Arsenal fans they 'don't have to worry' about his future, saying he wants to stay and is extremely happy at the club.
Arteta ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for the English top-flight in May and is entering the final year of his contract, last extended in 2024.
Arsenal begin their 2026-27 campaign against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.
Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, made Piero Hincapie's loan permanent and added goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer.
Attempts to sign Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Junior failed, while Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea each spent £100 million ($135 million) on a single player.
- Who
- Mikel Arteta, manager of Premier League champions Arsenal
- What
- Reassured fans he wants to stay and expects a new contract, despite entering the final year of his deal
- Where
- London, at Arsenal, the north London club
- When
- Friday, ahead of Arsenal's Community Shield match against Manchester City on Sunday, which starts the 2026-27 season
- Why
- Because Arteta says he is extremely happy at the club, the contract length is 'not an issue', and summer transfer business has been the priority
Key facts
- Club
- Arsenal (Premier League champions)
- Manager
- Mikel Arteta
- Contract status
- Final year of deal; last signed in 2024
- Title win
- Premier League won in May, ending a 22-year wait
- Next fixture
- Community Shield vs Manchester City on Sunday
- Summer additions
- Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge), Piero Hincapie (permanent, Bayer Leverkusen), Illan Meslier (free, Leeds United)
- Departures
- Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior, Christian Norgaard
- Unsuccessful targets
- Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) and Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
Quotes
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal first‑team manager
“I am extremely happy. I feel very grateful to work with the people that I work with and when we have the possibility, we will resolve that. And that's it.”
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“No, they (supporters) don’t have to worry about any of that because I want to be here, I’m extremely happy.”
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