Arteta reassures Arsenal fans on contract discussions ahead of match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Mikel Arteta addressed concerns about his contract situation with Arsenal during a press conference on September 18. Entering the final year of his contract, Arteta stated he and the club's owners are aligned and indicated that an announcement regarding a new deal is expected soon. His future has taken on increased importance after leading Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years. While there is interest surrounding the timing of a contract extension, Arteta emphasized there is nothing to worry about.
- •Mikel Arteta reassured the media about his contract status at Arsenal.
- •He stated he is aligned with the club's owners for future plans.
- •Arteta is in the final year of his current contract.
- •An announcement on the new deal is expected soon.
- •He led Arsenal to the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta expects new Arsenal contract to ‘get done’
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mikel Arteta makes Arsenal promise amid contract situation
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta calms Arsenal contract fears: ‘We’re aligned, nothing to worry about’ as new deal announcement nears
"Mikel Arteta has said there is nothing to be concerned about regarding his contract extension at Arsenal and said he and the owners are aligned.The Spaniard's future has been a regular topic in recent...
"Mikel Arteta says there is no reason to be concerned about his contract at Arsenal as he enters the final year of his deal. The Basque native’s current terms run out next summer, but there have few ...
"Mikel Arteta has told the media there’s nothing to worry about with his Arsenal contract, and it will be resolved at the right time.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta’s Arsenal contract...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 4:05 PMArteta expects new Arsenal contract to ‘get done’
Mikel Arteta has told the media there’s nothing to worry about with his Arsenal contract, and it will be resolved at the right time.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta’s Arsenal contract...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:16 AMMikel Arteta makes Arsenal promise amid contract situation
Mikel Arteta says there is no reason to be concerned about his contract at Arsenal as he enters the final year of his deal. The Basque native’s current terms run out next summer, but there have few ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 8:55 AMArteta calms Arsenal contract fears: ‘We’re aligned, nothing to worry about’ as new deal announcement nears
Mikel Arteta has said there is nothing to be concerned about regarding his contract extension at Arsenal and said he and the owners are aligned.The Spaniard's future has been a regular topic in recent...
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