Arteta Begs For “Top Players” After Signing Contract Extension

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2025.

Arteta who joined Arsenal in 2019, has agreed to a new contract committing his future to the club until the end of the 2024/2025 season.

The Spaniard has made strides with his Arsenal team and is on the verge of guiding them to a top four finish in their quest for Champions League football.

“I’m excited, grateful and really, really happy today,” the Gunners boss said after signing the contract.

“When I spoke to Josh he could see the club at the same point and he wanted to take the club the way I wanted to do it. So everything that he’s said, and that Stan has said when I’ve been together with both of them, they’ve always delivered.

“We want to take the club to the next level and to compete really with the top teams. In order to do that, we have to be playing in the Champions League.

“We have to be able to evolve the team, improve our players, improve all departments, generate even more connection with our fans, improve the atmosphere at the Emirates, be able to recruit top, top talent and the best people for this club to drive this project to that level.”

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Josh Kroenke, speaking on behalf of the club’s owners Kroenke, Sports & Entertainment, said:

“My father and I are delighted to have extended both Mikel’s and Jonas’ contracts. It provides stability and clarity for the future and helps us all move forward together effectively.

“Mikel’s commitment and passion are clear for everyone to see. We are confident that as we move forward, he will get us back to competing for the top trophies in the game.”

Technical director Edu Gaspar who was present when Arteta signed the contract extension said the timing was perfect.

“I think the timing is perfect,” Edu said. “I really believe the message will be a big lift to everyone. To the fans, to the club, to the players, to Mikel.

“It’s important to show everyone where we want to go as a club. We are going to face a big summer again and it’s important to have our manager here.”

Arsenal women coach Jonas Eidevall has also put pen to paper on a new deal after an impressive first season in London. He has signed a contract to the end of the 2023/24 season.

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