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Mikel Arteta wants to extend Arsenal contract before 2026-27 season
Herz — Sport Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
Mikel Arteta is in the final year of his Arsenal contract and assures he wants to stay at the club. The manager confirms negotiations for a new agreement will be settled. Following Arsenal's Premier League title win in May 2026, the club opens its 2026-27 season on Sunday against Manchester City in the Community Shield. According to Al Jazeera, Arteta is very satisfied with his squad despite significant spending by rival clubs.
- Arteta wants to stay at Arsenal and extend his contract.
- Arsenal won the Premier League in May 2026 after 22 years.
- The club faces Manchester City on Sunday in the Community Shield.
- Four players joined Arsenal during the summer transfer window.
What we know
Mikel Arteta is in the final year of his Arsenal contract. According to Al Jazeera, he wants to stay and assures that negotiations for a new deal will be settled.
The manager led Arsenal to the Premier League title in May 2026. This success ended 22 years of waiting for the club.
Arteta joined Arsenal in 2019. He signed his latest new contract with the London club in 2024.
First match against Manchester City
Arsenal will open its 2026-27 season on Sunday against Manchester City in the Community Shield.
The Community Shield is an English trophy contested at the start of the season between the league champions and the FA Cup winners.
Squad strengthened in summer
Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes, midfielder from Newcastle, and Christos Tzolis, striker from Club Brugge.
The club also made Piero Hincapie's loan permanent after his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen. Illan Meslier joined Arsenal on a free transfer.
Arteta's attempts to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa and Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid failed during the transfer window.
Arteta was also linked with Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa and Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah to strengthen the defence.
Rival clubs' spending
Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea each spent £100 million (€135 million) on a single player during this transfer window.
Despite this spending, Arteta said he is very satisfied with his squad and Arsenal's ambition.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mikel Arteta's contract situation?
He is in the final year of his Arsenal contract and says he wants to stay at the club.
When did Arteta join Arsenal?
He joined Arsenal in 2019 and signed his latest contract extension in 2024.
What title did Arsenal win in 2026?
Arsenal won the Premier League in May 2026, after 22 years of waiting.
What is Arsenal's next match?
Arsenal will face Manchester City on Sunday in the Community Shield.
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