Arsenal fans have reason to celebrate as manager Mikel Arteta has signed a three-year contract extension, ensuring his leadership continues until 2027. The Gunners announced the exciting news on Thursday, highlighting Arteta's pivotal role in the club's recent successes.
According to ESPN, Arteta will see a significant boost in his salary, currently standing at nine million pounds (approximately $11.8 million) per year. Since taking the reins in 2019, Arteta has steered Arsenal to 139 wins, 39 draws, and 57 losses across 235 matches in all competitions.
Under Arteta's guidance, Arsenal clinched the FA Cup in the 2019-20 season and secured the Community Shield in both 2020 and 2023. The team also finished as Premier League runners-up in the past two campaigns, showcasing their competitive edge on the domestic front.
In his statement, Arteta expressed his enthusiasm for the future: \"I feel extremely proud, very excited and am looking forward to what is coming next. I'm proud to be where I am and have the relationships that I have with everyone at the club. I feel extremely lucky to work every single day with good people and the ambition we have here. I feel very inspired, I feel challenged, I feel supported and I want to do much more than what we've already done together.\"
Arsenal's co-chairman, Josh Kroenke, praised Arteta's dedication and understanding of the club's values, stating, \"Mikel is a dynamic and passionate manager, who is relentless in the pursuit of excellence. He has a deep understanding of Arsenal's values, and since joining us as Head Coach in December 2019, he has taken the team to another level in an Arsenal way.\"
Looking ahead, Arsenal faces a challenging fortnight with away matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in the Premier League, followed by the start of their UEFA Champions League campaign against Atalanta in Italy.
Adding to the challenges, captain Martin Odegaard may be out for weeks due to a right ankle injury, star midfielder Declan Rice is suspended for the upcoming game against Spurs, and newly-signed Mikel Merino has unfortunately suffered a shoulder fracture.
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Manager Mikel Arteta signs three-year contract extension with Arsenal
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