Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract that will keep him at Arsenal until 2027 according to reports The Athletic.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given his word on Arsenal after signing a new contract extension that will see him remain at the club for the next three years.
Arteta was expected to remain in charge of the north London side until 2025 and has led the Gunners to secure two consecutive second-place Premier League finishes.
The contract extension has come when the Arsenal club intends to build on its upward performance trajectory under his stewardship.
Unbeaten Start to the New Season
Arsenal boasts a new manager in Mikel Arteta, who has been at the helm since December 2019, and his influence has significantly transformed the team’s displaying style.
In this current season, his side plays an unbeaten run that has seen them achieve two victories, one of which was a draw to Brighton.
He has made Arsenal a force to reckon with again in the English Premier League, currently occupying the topmost position.
However, Arsenal are also aware that Arteta’s new deal comes at the backdrop of a crucial Premier League match, the North London derby against Tottenham.
The upcoming match between Arsenal and their rivals will be even more important as some of the players will miss the game.
According to a recent report from Sportsbuddy, Arsenal will be left with no choice but to play the next North London derby match in a kit that the team did not expect.
Arsenal won’t wear their famous red shirt in North London Derby and this is why
Mixed Reactions from Fans
Although the Arsenal board has backed Arteta in this long-term deal, supporters are still likely to be divided.
Some are happy praying there is stability with the unpredictability this extension brings; others are disappointed with no trophies in recent seasons.
One X user raised concern for the extension, stating, ‘After four straight seasons without a trophy, why extend his deal?’
Another commented, ‘Arsenal clearly does not care about winning titles, and therefore this is a good move.’.
