Arsenal expects Arteta's new contract to be finalized soon
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Mikel Arteta is set to sign a new contract with Arsenal very shortly, according to club chief Richard Garlick. The announcement comes as Arteta enters the final year of his current agreement, following a successful season in which he led Arsenal to the Premier League title and the Champions League final. Garlick emphasized Arteta's desire to remain at the club and expressed confidence in resolving the contract negotiation promptly. Arsenal's title defense begins at home against Coventry this Friday.
- •Mikel Arteta's new contract is expected to be finalized soon.
- •Richard Garlick confirmed Arteta's desire to stay with Arsenal.
- •Arsenal begins its Premier League title defense against Coventry on Friday.
- •Arteta won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final last season.
- •Garlick assured fans that contract resolution is imminent.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta future to be ‘resolved very shortly’ – Arsenal chief executive
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal chief expects Arteta to sign new contract 'very shortly'
"Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal future will be “resolved very shortly,” the club’s chief executive Richard Garlick has said. The Spaniard, who last season oversaw Arsenal’s first Premier League title since 2004, has entered the final 12 months of his contract.
"Mikel Arteta will sign a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal "very shortly", the club's chief executive Richard Garlick said on Wednesday."Mikel wants to be at Arsenal and we want Mikel at Arsenal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:18 PMArteta future to be ‘resolved very shortly’ – Arsenal chief executive
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal future will be “resolved very shortly,” the club’s chief executive Richard Garlick has said. The Spaniard, who last season oversaw Arsenal’s first Premier League title since 2004, has entered the final 12 months of his contract.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 11:40 AMArsenal chief expects Arteta to sign new contract 'very shortly'
Mikel Arteta will sign a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal "very shortly", the club's chief executive Richard Garlick said on Wednesday."Mikel wants to be at Arsenal and we want Mikel at Arsenal.
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