Arteta reassures Arsenal fans about contract talks ahead of season
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Mikel Arteta addressed contract concerns during a press conference before Arsenal's Community Shield match against Manchester City. He emphasized that he desires to extend his contract, which is entering its final year, and expressed contentment with his position at the club. Arsenal has made significant signings in the transfer window, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, and is also in pursuit of further defensive reinforcement. Arteta indicates that contract discussions will proceed in a relaxed manner and that strengthening the squad is the current priority as the transfer window remains open until September 1.
- •Arteta is in the final year of his contract but seeks an extension.
- •He reassured fans that his happiness at the club is a priority.
- •Arsenal has signed Guimaraes and Tzolis while pursuing more players.
- •Arteta aims to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.
- •The transfer window closes on September 1.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta relaxed over new Arsenal contract
- 12:16 AMESPN Soccer — Arteta: Fans shouldn't worry about new contract
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta not worried about Arsenal contract talks
- 9:30 PMBBC Sport — Arteta not worried about Arsenal contract talks
"Mikel Arteta has played down any concerns over his Arsenal contract, insisting his desire to remain at the club is clear despite entering the final year of his current agreement.Arteta, who has been i...
"Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal fans not to worry about his contract situation and insisted he is happy to stay at the club despite entering the final year of his deal.
"Mikel Arteta says supporters "don't have to worry about" his future at Arsenal as he wants to extend his contract and the time left on his deal is "not an issue".
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:20 AMArteta relaxed over new Arsenal contract
Mikel Arteta has played down any concerns over his Arsenal contract, insisting his desire to remain at the club is clear despite entering the final year of his current agreement.Arteta, who has been i...
- ESPN SoccerAug 15, 2026, 12:16 AMArteta: Fans shouldn't worry about new contract
Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal fans not to worry about his contract situation and insisted he is happy to stay at the club despite entering the final year of his deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:30 PMArteta not worried about Arsenal contract talks
Mikel Arteta says supporters "don't have to worry about" his future at Arsenal as he wants to extend his contract and the time left on his deal is "not an issue".
- BBC SportAug 14, 2026, 9:30 PMArteta not worried about Arsenal contract talks
Mikel Arteta says supporters "don't have to worry about" his future at Arsenal as he wants to extend his contract and the time left on his deal is "not an issue".
- Sky Sports Football—Arteta says he will sign new Arsenal contract in 'organic way'
Mikel Arteta has revealed he will sign a new Arsenal contract and there is no need for fans to be worried about his future.
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