Mikel Arteta has committed his long-term future to Arsenal by agreeing a new 3-year contract with the North London side.
Reports indicate that Arteta has agreed on a deal that will keep him in the Emirates until the summer of 2027.
When Did Mikel Arteta Become Manager Of Arsenal?
Arsenal appointed Mikel Arteta in December 2019, to replace now Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, who was dismissed in November 2019 following a run of poor results.
Before taking charge at the North London side, Arteta was an assistant coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City between July 2016 and December 2019.
Mike Arteta As Manager Of Arsenal
Mikel Arteta guided Arsenal to an FA Cup triumph in the 2019/20 season, with the Gunners defeating Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley, and that is the first and only major trophy he has claimed thus far in his managerial career.
Arteta’s new deal is expected to be made official before the north London derby involving Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Arsenal Yet To Break The Premier League Runner-up Bug
Mikel Arteta has been boss of Arsenal since 2019, as aforementioned, and he has guided the team to second-place finishes in the last two Premier League campaigns.
The Gunners ended the 2023/24 season two points behind the Cityzens, officially losing the title on the final day of the campaign.
Mikel Arteta’s side also finished 5 points adrift of Manchester City in the 2022/23 campaign, despite being at the summit of the log for most parts of the season.
Why Are Arsenal Sticking With Mikel Arteta?
Arsenal want to continue with Arteta, as they believe in continuity and they feel he will be the best man to lead them to the league title, having been very close in the last two seasons.
The Spaniard is aiming to guide the Gunners to the Premier League title for the first time since the 2003/04 season.
Arsenal In The 2024/25 Premier League Season
Following three games this campaign, Arsenal occupy the 4th spot on the league table, having won their first two matches against Wolves and Aston Villa before being held to a draw by Brighton.
They trade tackles with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City on September 15 and 22, respectively, and many purists have indicated that their chances of winning the title hinge on their results in those two matches.
Going into the 2024/25 campaign, many football enthusiasts considered Arsenal amongst favorites for the Premier League title, but many are beginning to shift their ground.
This is due to injury issues that are bedeviling the team, with players like captain Martin Odegaard, alongside summer signings Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino, ruled out of action for the coming weeks.
Despite this reality, some fans feel that there is no excuse for the Gunners not to deliver this season.
These football aficionados cited champions Manchester City, who also suffered injury issues last term but still managed to clinch the Premier League title.
When Was Mikel Arteta’s Previous Contract Slated To Expire?
Meanwhile, Arteta’s previous contract with Arsenal was set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Mikel Arteta At Arsenal During His Playing Career
During his playing days, Mikel Arteta made 150 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 16 goals and providing 8 assists.
He also captained the North London side from 2014 until his retirement in 2016, while also helping the club win two FA Cups and Community Shield titles.
