Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract running until June 2030, extending a tenure that began in December 2019 and positioning the Spaniard to surpass a decade in charge at Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta Commits to Long-Term Arsenal Project Through 2030
Arsenal announced the new agreement, locking down the manager who took over a squad sitting 10th in the Premier League table when he arrived in December 2019. After steering the club through three consecutive second-place league finishes, Arteta guided Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years during the 2025/26 campaign, alongside a run to the UEFA Champions League final.
“This club is unique,” Arteta said through the club, expressing his delight at continuing his work in north London. “This is only the beginning of what we can achieve together.”
Arteta Becomes Highest Paid Manager in Premier League
The renewal brings a significant pay rise. The Guardian reported that the four-year contract totals more than £80,000,000, making Arteta the highest-paid manager in the Premier League. The Times reported that his new deal reaches a maximum annual salary of £25,000,000. That figure contrasts with his previous terms, which sat at approximately £12,000,000 in base salary plus up to £3,000,000 in performance bonuses, according to The Times. While the club did not release official figures regarding his compensation, media reports confirm the updated terms elevate him to the top of the managerial pay scale in England.
Building a Winning Era at Emirates Stadium
Chief Executive Officer Richard Garric outlined the club’s ambitions following the announcement, stating an intent to establish a winning era alongside the manager. Garric added that the team views the previous season’s Premier League title not as a final destination, but as a stepping stone toward sustained dominance in domestic and European football.
Arteta initially transitioned into management after working as an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, returning to Arsenal in December 2019. He currently stands as the longest-serving continuous manager across the top four tiers of English football. Fulfilling the duration of this newly signed agreement will take his managerial tenure past the ten-year mark.
