Mikel Arteta confirms he will sign new Arsenal contract extension
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed he will sign a new contract with the Premier League champions, reassuring fans his long-term future remains in north London.
The Spaniard has entered the final year of his current deal but insists an extension will be resolved organically.
Co-chairman Josh Kroenke stated in May that securing the title-winning manager’s future was an utmost priority for the club.
Addressing the media, the former midfielder made it clear that he feels fully settled at Emirates Stadium.
“They don’t have to worry about any of that because I want to be here, I’m extremely happy and I feel very grateful to work with the people I work with,” he said.
“Everybody feels comfortable that the timing of the contract is not going to be an issue because my will certainly is to be here.”
“My feeling from the club is the same one, that’s why everyone is doing things in a very organic way.”
Attacking firepower and transfer business
Beyond his own future, the Gunners boss also addressed concerns regarding his squad’s attacking depth for the upcoming campaign.
Despite lifting the Premier League trophy and reaching the Champions League final last term, the team faced criticism for a perceived lack of offensive fluidity.
The champions relied heavily on their defensive solidity to navigate a gruelling domestic and European schedule.
To bolster their midfield and attack, the club secured the signings of Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis this summer.
However, Leandro Trossard has departed for Turkish side Besiktas, leaving the core of last season’s forward line largely unchanged.
The board had reportedly shown interest in high-profile targets such as Vinicius Junior, Julian Alvarez and Bradley Barcola, though no further attacking additions have materialised.
Faith in the current squad
When questioned on whether his current forward options possess enough quality to defend their domestic crown, the manager remained resolute.
“If they are fit, yes,” he responded emphatically.
The 44-year-old highlighted the remarkable resilience his players demonstrated last season, despite losing key goalscoring threats to injury for extended periods.
“When you look last year at the amount of days, games, months that we missed a lot of our important players, the manner that we sustained to have the season that we had is remarkable,” he added.
He believes the collective effort and conduct of the playing staff deserve significant credit as they prepare to raise their standards once again.
“We’re going to prefer to elevate our level, for sure, expecting that the rest will do the same, because that’s traditionally what happened.”