Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has signed a brand new three-year contract with the membership.
The Spaniard was set to be out of contract on the finish of the season however has now dedicated to a deal till 2027, previous to Sunday’s north London derby at Tottenham.
“I really feel extraordinarily proud, very excited and am wanting ahead to what’s coming subsequent,” mentioned Arteta.
“I really feel extraordinarily fortunate to work each single day with good folks and the ambition we now have right here. I really feel very impressed, I really feel challenged, I really feel supported and I need to do far more than what we’ve already completed collectively.”
The Gunners appointed Arteta, who had been working as a coach beneath Pep Guardiola at Manchester Metropolis on the time, to switch compatriot Unai Emery as boss in December 2019.
He led Arsenal to victory within the FA Cup remaining on the finish of the 2019-2020 marketing campaign to assert his first main trophy as a supervisor.
Arsenal have completed second to Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League prior to now two seasons because the 42-year-old tries to steer the membership to their first top-flight title since 2003-04.
“Mikel is a dynamic and passionate supervisor, who’s relentless within the pursuit of excellence,” Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke added:
“He has a deep understanding of Arsenal’s values, and since becoming a member of us as head coach in December 2019, he has taken the group to a different degree in an Arsenal manner.”
Gunners sporting director Edu added Arteta’s contract gave the membership “stability and clear route as we goal for brand spanking new heights”.
After three video games this season Arsenal are fourth, having gained their first two matches in opposition to Wolves and Aston Villa earlier than being held to a draw by Brighton.
A former midfielder, Arteta made 150 appearances for the Gunners throughout his enjoying profession and likewise captained the aspect.
