Mikel Arteta commits to Arsenal future with new Three-Year deal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has officially signed a new three-year contract extension, securing his future at the north London club until the summer of 2027.

The Spaniard, a former captain of Arsenal, had been the subject of much speculation regarding his future as his previous contract was set to expire next summer.

The new deal comes as a relief to fans who had feared Arteta might be lured away by other clubs, including Barcelona and Manchester City.

Arteta’s immediate focus is on guiding Arsenal through a challenging period marred by injuries and suspensions.

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Key players such as Martin Ødegaard, Riccardo Calafiori, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Jesus, and Declan Rice are all sidelined for the upcoming north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Despite these setbacks, Mikel Arteta remains committed to Arsenal and is determined to lead the team to success.

The match against Tottenham kicks off at 2 PM Nigerian time.