⚽️ Mikel Arteta Commits to Arsenal Until 2027! 🎉
Hey Gooners and football fans! Big news from North London: Mikel Arteta has just penned a three-year contract extension with Arsenal, keeping him at the Emirates Stadium until 2027! 🙌
The club announced the exciting news on Thursday, and we couldn't be more thrilled. Arteta, who took over as manager in 2019, has been instrumental in revitalizing the Gunners. Under his guidance, Arsenal have racked up 139 wins, 39 draws, and faced 57 losses across all competitions. Not too shabby, right?
But wait, there's more! 🚀 According to ESPN, Arteta's new deal comes with a significant salary bump from his current £9 million (that's about $11.8 million) per year. 💰
Reflecting on his contract extension, Arteta shared his enthusiasm:
\"I feel extremely proud, very excited and am looking forward to what's coming next. I'm proud to be where I am and have the relationships that I have with everyone at the club. I feel extremely lucky to work every single day with good people and the ambition we have here. I feel very inspired, I feel challenged, I feel supported and I want to do much more than what we've already done together.\"
Arsenal's co-chairman, Josh Kroenke, also chimed in:
\"Mikel is a dynamic and passionate manager, who is relentless in the pursuit of excellence. He has a deep understanding of Arsenal's values, and since joining us as Head Coach in December 2019, he has taken the team to another level in an Arsenal way.\"
With Arteta at the helm, Arsenal clinched the FA Cup in the 2019-20 season and lifted the Community Shield trophies in 2020 and 2023. They've also been fierce contenders in the Premier League, finishing as runners-up in the last two seasons. 🏆
But the road ahead is challenging! Arsenal are gearing up for some intense clashes against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in the Premier League. Plus, they're kicking off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a trip to Italy to face Atalanta. 🇮🇹
And in case you missed it, the team is facing some hurdles:
- Captain Martin Ødegaard may be sidelined for weeks due to a right ankle injury. 😞
- Star midfielder Declan Rice is suspended for the game against Spurs. 🛑
- Newly-signed Mikel Merino has suffered a shoulder fracture. 🤕
But if we've learned anything from Arteta and the Gunners, it's that they're ready to face any challenge head-on! 💪
Stay tuned, Arsenal fans! It's going to be an exciting season! 🔴⚪️
Reference(s):
Manager Mikel Arteta signs three-year contract extension with Arsenal
cgtn.com
