October 8: Arsenal have extended the contract of manager Mikel Arteta, who delivered their first league title in 22 years in May, until 2030.
The 44-year-old, who has been in charge of the club since 2019, has turned the Gunners into perennial rivals, winning the FA Cup in 2019/20, the English Premier League in 2025/26 and also finishing runners-up in the UEFA Champions League last season.
“It is a privilege to commit my future to the club and to continue working with exceptional people who want the best for Arsenal,” Arteta said in a statement.
“This club is unique, its character and the way it makes you feel, and I feel very privileged that our journey together continues.
“We’ve already built a special bond and created memories that will last a lifetime, and what’s so exciting is that this is just the beginning of what we can accomplish together.”
The club’s chief executive Richard Garlick added that Arsenal and Arteta want to create “a winning era”.
Garlick said, “Mikel has the belief, determination and understanding of what it takes to build something remarkable and lasting here, and we are excited to continue this journey together.”
Arteta now has the chance to build a long-term project at Arsenal and perhaps eclipse Arsene Wenger, considered the greatest Arsenal manager of the modern era.
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