Arteta Says He and Owners Are 'Very Much Aligned' as Arsenal Nears New Contract
The remarks point to likely managerial continuity, giving Arsenal room to finish transfer and squad business before formalising terms.
Overview
- On Friday, September 18, 2026, Mikel Arteta told reporters he and the club owners are aligned on his future and that a new deal will be completed "whenever the time is right."
- Arteta is entering the final year of his current contract, which runs until next summer, and there has been no signed extension yet.
- Arsenal has delayed formalising paperwork while prioritising transfer‑window and other squad decisions, a sequencing the club says explains the timing of any announcement.
- Media and club sources have reported that talks have moved into an advanced stage but no agreement has been publicly completed or filed.
- Securing Arteta is widely seen as central to Arsenal’s project after last season’s Premier League title and a confirmed renewal would help stabilise recruitment and reassure supporters.