Arteta vows ‘this is only the beginning’ after signing £80m‑plus Arsenal deal

According to The Guardian, Arsenal confirmed that Mikel Arteta has agreed a new four‑year deal that will keep him at the club well into the next decade. The contract is reported to be worth more than £80 million in total, equating to upwards of £20 million per season.

The Spanish manager, who led Arsenal to the title last season – ending a 22‑year drought after three consecutive runner‑up finishes – said the new agreement “is only the beginning” of what he hopes to achieve with the Gunners.

The deal makes Arteta the best‑paid manager in the Premier League, reflecting the board’s confidence after the club’s recent success and the belief that he can sustain the standards set in the title‑winning campaign.

Arsenal fans will be watching closely as Arteta looks to build on the championship, with the club’s hierarchy signalling that long‑term stability is now a priority. Highlights of recent matches are available on the site.