Arsenal have confirmed that manager Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates into at least his tenth year, with a significant increase to his £10 million‑a‑year salary and £5 million in bonuses, sources say.
Arsenal announced on 22 September 2026 that manager Mikel Arteta has reached a new agreement with the club, extending his stay beyond the expiry of his current deal at the end of the season. The BBC reported the deal includes a sizeable pay rise from his existing £10 million‑per‑year salary, plus an additional £5 million in bonuses.
While the exact length of the contract has not been disclosed, reports suggest the terms will keep Arteta at the Emirates Stadium into at least his tenth year, having joined the club in December 2019. The new arrangement therefore secures his position well beyond the current season, which ends in May 2027.
Speaking to the media last week, Arteta reassured supporters, saying, "They [the fans] don’t have to worry about any of that because I want to be here. I’m extremely happy and I feel very grateful to work with the people I work with." His comments echo the sentiment expressed throughout the summer after Arsenal clinched the Premier League title.
Arsenal co‑chairman Josh Kroenke reiterated the club’s commitment, describing the retention of Arteta as an "utmost priority" and praising his deep connection to the club. Chief executive Richard Garlick also highlighted that both parties were eager to finalise a deal that reflects the manager’s contributions and future ambitions.
The contract extension comes at a pivotal moment for the Gunners, providing stability after a championship‑winning campaign and signalling the club’s intent to build on recent success under Arteta’s leadership.