Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Mikel Arteta Extends Arsenal Contract Through June 2030
Mikel Arteta has agreed to stay as Arsenal’s manager until June 2030.
Arsenal announced the new deal on Wednesday.
Arteta became manager in 2019, when the club was struggling.
Under his leadership, Arsenal returned to the top five and later finished second three years in a row.
Last season, the team won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.
Arsenal also reached the Champions League final but lost on penalties.
Arteta won the FA Cup in his first season as manager.
He said he feels privileged to continue working with the club.
One report says the new deal will pay him £20 million a year.
Arsenal announced Wednesday that manager Mikel Arteta signed a contract extension through June 2030.
Arteta took charge in 2019 and led Arsenal to its first Premier League title in 22 years last season.
Arsenal returned to the league’s top five in 2021-22 and finished second three consecutive times before winning the title.
The team also reached the Champions League final, losing to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties; Arteta won the FA Cup in his first season.
The extension reportedly pays Arteta £20 million per year; his 62.05% win rate over 361 games is the best among Arsenal’s full-time managers.
- Who
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Arsenal.
- What
- Arteta signed a contract extension through June 2030.
- When
- Arsenal announced the extension on Wednesday; Arteta took charge in 2019.
- Where
- Arsenal, England.
- Why
- Arsenal said it wants to build a winning era and compete for major trophies sustainably; Arteta said he is privileged to continue with the club.
Arsenal’s contract announcement
Reported future prospects
Potential competitive impact
Arsenal’s contract announcement
Arsenal said its focus is competing for major trophies sustainably and strengthening the bond with supporters.
Reported future prospects
One article suggested rival Manchester City’s potential sanctions could create an opening for Arsenal’s dominance, while noting that City has appealed the findings.
- Contract
- Runs through June 2030.
- Announcement
- Arsenal announced the extension on Wednesday.
- Manager since
- Arteta took charge in 2019.
- Premier League
- Arsenal won its first title in 22 years last season.
- Champions League
- Arsenal reached the final and lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
- Reported salary
- The Times of London reported £20 million ($26.40 million) per year.
- Managerial record
- A reported 62.05% win rate over 361 games, the best among Arsenal’s full-time managers.
