He came to the club during challenging times. Even when things weren't looking good, he kept asking everyone to trust the process and believe in his work. His goal was to rebuild the club's long-lost winning identity.And now, when he's finally made it – did you really think he'd walk away just like that? No way.Mikel Arteta is here to stay, with the Spaniard set to sign a contract extension with Arsenal that is expected to be officially announced soon.π¨ ππ₯πππππ‘π: Mikel Arteta has AGREED a new contract with Arsenal. The new deal will include a significant pay rise from his current Β£10M-a-year salary + Β£5M in bonuses.The exact length is yet to be confirmed, but it is set to take Arteta into at least his 10th year atβ¦ pic.twitter.com/QuoG2Ce2qYβ The Touchline | π (@TouchlineX) September 22, 2026 His current contract runs until June 2027, while the new deal will reportedly include a substantial salary increase. The Spaniard currently earns Β£10 million plus Β£5 million in add-ons, but any Gunners supporter would certainly agree that he has deserved a raise.After spending five years at Arsenal as a player and captain, the 44-year-old has been their manager since 2019, establishing himself as a true club icon.How to beat Arsenal? Ask BrightonOver the years, he faced plenty of doubts, often failing to meet public expectations and help the North London giants make an immediate return to the English and European elite.Still, all he asked for was time, and once he got it, everything started to pay off.The crowning achievement of Arteta's process was the title Arsenal won last season, while the Champions League final only further proved that the Gunners are on the right track.21.45: (2.35) Chippenham (3.40) Yate Town (2.75)At the moment, Arsenal are widely regarded as one of the best teams in the world, alongside Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, and their trophy-laden journey seems to have only just begun.And if it continues, it will continue with Arteta in the dugout.
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