# Arteta signs £80m Arsenal deal

> Arteta pledges long-term success after £80m-plus contract extension.
- Title: Arteta signs £80m Arsenal deal · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Arteta pledges long-term success after £80m-plus contract extension. Mikel Arteta signs four-year £80m-plus deal with Arsenal, promising continued success…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/07/mikel-arteta-signs-new-arsenal-deal-only-the-beginning
- Published: 2026-10-07T11:13:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mikel arteta, arsenal, premier league, contract, spanish football, arsenal fc, sports
## Arteta extends Arsenal stay
Mikel Arteta has signed a four-year contract with Arsenal, extending his stay that began in December 2019.
## New deal worth £80m-plus
The four-year contract is worth more than £20m per season, making Arteta the Premier League’s best-paid manager.
## Arteta’s success as manager
Arteta led Arsenal to their first Premier League title after 22 years of waiting, ending three consecutive runner-up finishes.
## Arteta’s future ambitions
Arteta aims to build a winning dynasty at Arsenal, following their Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain last season.
## Arteta’s commitment to Arsenal
Arteta stated, 'This is only the beginning of what we can achieve together' as he secures his future with the club.

> This is only the beginning of what we can achieve together
## Arsenal’s future plans
Arsenal has shelved plans for Emirates Stadium expansion after Arteta expressed concerns about disruption from temporary moves.
## Key takeaway

Mikel Arteta signs four-year £80m-plus deal with Arsenal, promising continued success beyond his current tenure.