Mikel Arteta has signed a new three-year contract that will keep him at the Emirates until 2025.
Mikel Arteta tell he wants to take Arsenal to the “next level” after signing a new agreement. That will take him at the club from the Premier League until 2025. The 40-year-old, who took charge of the Emirates in December 2019 after sacking Unai Emery. Came close to bringing the Gunners back into the fold. Champions League after being absent for five years. Arsenal is fourth in the Premier League table, two points behind north London rivals Tottenham, with just four games remaining.
On Friday, the Spaniard said he was “very pleased” to have signed his new contract with the club, which he captained as a player.
“Go to take the club to the next level and measure ourselves against the best teams,” he said.
“We have to play in the Champions League for that. We have to be able to develop the team, improve our players, improve all departments, make more connections with our fans. Improve the atmosphere at the Emirates. Also sign the best, the best talent, also the best people for it. this club to take this project to this level.”
The Spaniard faced calls for his dismissal in September but was rewarded for maintaining the confidentiality of his young players. And cutting ties with club captain Pierre-Emerick Obameyang, who joined Barcelona in January.
Arsenal enjoyed impressive wins over Manchester United and Chelsea to take fourth place but face a potentially crucial derby against Spurs next week.
Arsenal director Josh Kronke, whose father Stan owns the club, said the deal brought “stability and clarity.”
“Mikel’s dedication also passion were clear to everyone,” he said. “We are confident he will get us back into the race for the best trophy in the game on our way back.”