‘They don’t have to worry’: Mikel Arteta unfazed with Arsenal contract extension

Mikel Arteta, the head coach of Arsenal, has reassured fans that he has no concerns about his future with the club. The Premier League champions secured the English top-flight title in May, and Arteta is in the final twelve months of his contract. He has not yet signed a new deal, with Arsenal set to meet Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday to kick off the 2026-27 season.

Arteta, who joined Arsenal in 2019 and signed his previous contract in 2024, expressed his contentment at the club, stating, "No, they (supporters) don't have to worry about any of that because I want to be here, I'm extremely happy." He emphasized his gratitude for working with the people he does and assured fans that they will address his contract extension when the time is right.

Arteta also mentioned that Arsenal's focus on transfer activity has overshadowed contract talks. He clarified that the contract is not a matter of worry, as everyone feels comfortable that the remaining time on the contract will not be an issue. Arteta's intention to stay and his happiness at the club align with the club's perspective, leading to organic decision-making.

Since the title win, Arsenal has bolstered their squad by signing players like Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis, and Illan Meslier, while also offloading Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior, and Christian Norgaard. Arteta expressed satisfaction with the squad's composition and the club's ambitious approach, stating that they are working on strengthening areas that need improvement.