Mikel Arteta signs new 3 year contract to remain Arsenal manager till 2027

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signed a new contract to 2027 on Thursday.

I feel very inspired, I feel challenged, I feel supported and I want to do much more than what we've already done together, Arteta said.

The 42-year-old Spanish coach has been at Arsenal since December 2019 and transformed the team into Manchester City's main English Premier League title rival by finishing runner-up in the last two seasons.

His previous deal was expiring at the end of this season and speculation mentioned him as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola at City.

We are really happy that Mikel has signed a new long-term contract. It's a very positive and proud moment for everyone at the club," Arsenal sporting director Edu said.

Mikel has shown his qualities since the very first day he joined us, not only as a football manager but as a person with wonderful values. We have a strong belief in what we are doing and what we want to achieve together. Mikel's new contract gives us stability and clear .