Mikel Arteta explains why he was happy to extend Arsenal contract until 2030

Published on: 09 October 2026

Mikel Arteta has explained what pleased him most about extending his contract with Arsenal, saying: “You look at the people around you and see smiles.”

Arsenal officially announced on 7 October that Arteta had agreed a new deal with the London club running until the summer of 2030.

According to media reports, the contract will earn the Spaniard more than £20m a year, making him the highest-paid manager in the Premier League.

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