Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Arteta: Fans don't have to worry about my future
Arteta insists he wants to stay at Arsenal despite entering the final year of his contract.
Mikel Arteta
coach
Contract
Final year
Age
44
Joined club
December 2019
Premier League title
Ended 22-year wait in May
What happened. Mikel Arteta reassured Arsenal fans about his future, saying he is 'extremely happy' and wants to stay, despite no new deal yet.
- Co-chairman Josh Kroenke called new deal an 'utmost priority' after title win.
- Arteta led Arsenal to first Premier League title since 2003-04.
- He admitted surprise at inflated summer transfer fees.
“They (the fans) don't have to worry about any of that, because I want to be here. I am extremely happy.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arteta says contract will be resolved when possible, with Community Shield vs Man City upcoming.
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