Mikel Arteta has made it clear that he intends to sign a fresh contract with Arsenal, and supporters need not fret about his long‑term prospects at the club. The manager is currently in the last year of his existing agreement with the Premier League champions, even though co‑chairman Josh Kroenke publicly stated in May that securing a new deal for Arteta was an "utmost priority" for the organization. Despite the contractual deadline looming, Arteta emphasized that both he and the Arsenal hierarchy will handle the renewal "in an organic way" because he is genuinely content with his role and his employers appear equally satisfied with his performance. "The fans don’t have to worry about any of that because I want to be here, I’m extremely happy and I feel very grateful to work with the people I work with," Arteta told the press when asked about the negotiations.
He added that when the appropriate moment arrives, the club will "resolve" the extension without any drama. "Everyone feels comfortable that the timing of the contract will not become an issue because my will certainly is to be here and I’m very happy here.
My feeling from the club is the same one. That’s why everyone is doing things in a very organic way," he continued, underscoring the mutual desire for a smooth, low‑key process rather than a public showdown.
In addition to contract matters, Arteta fielded questions regarding the squad’s attacking potency for the current campaign and whether the team can mount a serious challenge for the Premier League crown while also targeting success in other competitions. The manager acknowledged that Arsenal’s style last season, which culminated in a league title and a Champions League final appearance, drew criticism for being overly defensive at times, even though the defensive solidity earned praise. To address those concerns, Arsenal have bolstered their roster with the signings of Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzolis, adding fresh options in midfield and attack.
The club also permitted the departure of Leandro Trossard, who moved to Turkish side Beşiktaş. Beyond those additions, the core of the midfield and forward line remains largely unchanged from the previous season, despite reported interest in high‑profile forwards such as Vinícius Júnior, Julián Álvarez and Bradley Barcola.
When pressed about whether the current attacking personnel are sufficient, Arteta responded confidently: "If they are fit, yes." He reflected on the difficulties of the prior year, noting that injuries forced the team to miss several key goal‑scorers for extended periods. "But when you look last year at the amount of days, games, months that we missed a lot of our important players and players with a lot of goal threat, the manner that we sustained to have the season that we had, I think is remarkable," he said. Arteta highlighted the resilience and collective spirit that carried Arsenal through a challenging spell, crediting the squad’s ability to adapt and still achieve impressive results.
"It talks about the team playing and conducting, and I think it's something that the team deserves credit for," he added. He also stressed that the club intends to raise its level of performance this season, expecting rivals to do the same, as has been the norm in recent Premier League history. "We’re going to prefer to elevate our level, for sure, expecting that the rest will do the same, because that’s traditionally what happened in the league in the last few years.
And that’s what we have planned this season, and we want to evolve it," Arteta explained. The manager further elaborated on his tactical philosophy, emphasizing that his job is to prepare a side capable of winning under any circumstances—whether the team falls short on the day, the opposition is exceptionally strong, or the match dynamics shift unexpectedly. "I have to prepare a team that is capable of winning in whatever the context is: because we’re not good enough on the day, because the opponent is so good, because the differences in games.
That’s my job, that’s how I will prepare the team," he concluded. Overall, Arteta’s message to Arsenal supporters is one of reassurance: the manager is committed to staying at the club, the contract extension will be handled quietly and naturally, and the squad is being fine‑tuned to compete on all fronts.
With the new signings already integrated and a clear plan for incremental improvement, the Gunners aim to build on last season’s triumphs while addressing the criticisms of a perceived lack of attacking flair. Fans can look forward to a season where the club strives to balance defensive robustness with a more dynamic offensive approach, all under the steady guidance of a manager who feels both valued and eager to continue his journey at Arsenal.