ARTETA GETS NEW DEAL WITH GUNNERS

MANAGER COMMITS FUTURE TO CLUB UNTIL 2027

- Simon Collings

MIKEL ARTETA has agreed terms on a new contract with Arsenal that ties him to the club until 2027.

The Spaniard’s previous deal had been due to expire at the end of this season, but he has now removed any uncertainty around his position by committing himself to the club.

Arteta (right) had confirmed last month that talks over a new deal would take place once the transfer window had closed.

Both parties had been confident fresh terms would be agreed, and Arsenal will be delighted to have tied down Arteta, with the news coming just days before Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham.

The 42-year-old has impressed in his first managerial role, after being hired in December 2019 to replace Unai Emery.