{
  "id": 915377,
  "title": "Arteta tells Arsenal fans not to fret over his future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/arteta-tells-arsenal-fans-not-to-fret-over-his-future",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T22:18:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1511462/arteta-tells-arsenal-fans-not-fret-over-his-future"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mikel Arteta, the current manager of Premier League champions Arsenal, has assured fans that there is no cause for concern regarding his future with the club. Arteta, who joined Arsenal in 2019, led the team to their first Premier League title in 22 years in May 2020. Initially, it was anticipated that he would sign a new contract as a reward for this achievement. However, despite the club's preparations for the 2026-27 season, which begins with a match against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, Arteta has not yet agreed to a new deal. He expressed his satisfaction with the current situation, stating, \"I am extremely happy. I feel very grateful to work with the people that I work with and when we have the possibility, we will resolve that.\" Arteta emphasized that the club's focus on the upcoming transfer window has been his priority, rather than the contract negotiations. He reassured fans that the club is in no rush to finalize his contract and that everyone involved feels comfortable with the current arrangement. Arsenal has strengthened their squad with several signings, including Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis, and the permanent transfer of Piero Hincapie from Bayern Leverkusen. They also brought Illan Meslier back on a free transfer. Despite unsuccessful attempts to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa and Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid, Arteta remains confident in the squad's capabilities and the club's ambitions. He reaffirmed his commitment to Arsenal, expressing his happiness with the current squad and the club's overall strategy.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal fans have no reason to worry about his future with the Premier League champions as the Gunners boss heads into the final year of his contract.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Martin Keown tells Arsenal position to strengthen this summer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/epl-martin-keown-tells-arsenal-position-to-strengthen-this-summer",
        "published": "2026-08-15T05:58:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}