Mikel Arteta agrees new Arsenal contract until 2027: Details here
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new three-year contract with Arsenal. As per The Athletic's David Ornstein, Arteta was set to be out of contract at the end of the season but is now expected to stay until 2027. The Gunners appointed Arteta in December 2019. He was was a coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City before replacing Unai Emery at Arsenal. Here's more.
Feeling for an extension was mutual
Fabrizio Romano had earlier reported in end of May that Arsenal were super happy with Arteta and the feeling was mutual. Both wanted to keep going with current project together. Romano also claimed Arteta would become one of the best paid managers in Europe.
Arsenal and Arteta are a solid match
Arsenal have become a consistent side under Arteta and have been the Premier League title contenders over the last two seasons. A new three-year deal highlights the management has faith in Arteta of leading the club to a Premier League title. Arteta has built a positive relationship with the management, players and fans alike. There is wave of optimism and belief.
Arteta's Premier League managerial stats
Arteta has managed Arsenal in 175 Premier League matches to date. He has won 105 matches in addition to drawing 28 and losing 42. He has won 7 Premier League Manager of the Month awards.
His overall managerial stats and accolades as Arsenal boss
Since joining the club in December 2019, Arteta has managed 235 matches in all competitions for the Gunners. He has posted 139 wins, 39 draws and 57 defeats with a win percentage of 59.15. The Spaniard has won one FA Cup and two FA Community Shields. Arsenal finished second in the last two Premier League campaigns behind champions Manchester City.
Arsenal face Tottenham over the weekend
Reports claim that Arteta's new deal is expected to be confirmed by the club before Sunday's north London derby at Tottenham. The Gunners have 7 points this season from three matches. Tottenham have earned one win, one draw, and one defeat (4 points).
