Football NewsSky SportsUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Arteta: Arsenal contract extension will come 'organically'
Fans need not worry, says Arteta, as he confirms he wants to stay at Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta
coach
Contract
Final year at Arsenal
Status
Wants to stay, happy at club
What happened. Mikel Arteta said he will sign a new Arsenal contract and that talks will be resolved in an 'organic way', easing fan concerns.
- Arteta: 'I want to be here, I'm extremely happy'
- Club and manager feel comfortable about timing
- Arteta says squad has enough firepower if fit
“I want to be here, I'm extremely happy and I feel very grateful to work with the people I work with.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arteta's comments come after winning the Premier League and reaching the Champions League final last season.
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