In addition to Mikel Arteta’s agreement on a new contract, Arsenal are also in the process of renewing the deals of the manager’s backroom staff, according to a report.
Following reports that Mikel Arteta has agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, David Ornstein confirms for The Athletic that the Gunners boss has committed his future by agreeing improved terms.
But Ornstein adds that Arteta’s backroom staff are also in the process of renewing their deals, which will help to add further stability for the team.
Sami Mokbel had broken the news for the BBC on Tuesday that Arteta had agreed a new contract to bring to an end negotiations that had been ongoing for a number of months.
Mokbel claimed Arteta and Arsenal have reached a final agreement on a new deal, which will include a sharp pay increase on his current salary of £10m per year plus bonuses.
Arteta’s current deal expires in 2027, so time was definitely running out to sort a new one.
The manager’s old contract included £5m in bonuses for Champions League qualification, which has been no trouble for Arteta’s Arsenal in recent seasons.
It will be interesting to learn whether his new deal sets a new goal, or whether Champions League qualification remains the key target. Such a bonus does make financial sense, as qualifying for the Champions League boosts the club’s finances and makes paying the bonus much easier.
Now that an agreement is in place, it’s just a matter of putting pen to paper and making the official club announcement.
Arteta has won the Premier League, the FA Cup, and three Community Shields with Arsenal, as well as taking the Gunners to their second-ever Champions League final. The manager can now focus on trying to win even more with his team this season.
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