Mikel Arteta has made it clear that he intends to sign a fresh contract with Arsenal, putting any speculation about his future to rest. The manager, who is currently in the final year of his agreement with the Premier League champions, reassured supporters that there is no cause for alarm. Although Arsenal co‑chairman Josh Kroenke highlighted back in May that securing a new deal for Arteta was an "utmost priority" for the club, the manager emphasized that both he and the board will handle the extension in a relaxed, "organic" fashion.
He stressed that his happiness at the club and the mutual respect between him and the hierarchy make the process straightforward. "The fans don’t need 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 said when asked about the contract talks. "When the opportunity arises, we’ll sort it out.
That’s all there is to it. Everyone feels comfortable that the timing of the contract won’t 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." Beyond the contract saga, Arteta fielded questions regarding the squad’s attacking potency this season and whether Arsenal possess the firepower required to chase the Premier League crown again while also targeting success in other competitions.
The manager acknowledged that last season, despite clinching the league title and reaching the Champions League final, the team had faced criticism for a perceived lack of attacking flair, even though their defensive organization earned widespread praise. In response, Arteta highlighted the club’s recent recruitment moves.
Arsenal have bolstered their midfield and forward lines by bringing in Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzolis, while also parting ways with Leandro Trossard, who moved to Besiktas. Apart from those additions, the core group of midfielders and attackers that finished the previous campaign remains largely intact.
The Gunners have also been linked with high‑profile targets such as Vinícius Júnior, Julián Álvarez and Bradley Barcola, indicating that the board remains active in the transfer market. When pressed about the current depth of attacking talent, Arteta replied confidently: "If they are fit, yes." He went on to reflect on the challenges of the prior season, noting the numerous injuries that sidelined key goal‑scoring players for extended periods. "But when you look at last year, 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.
It talks about the team playing and conducting, and I think it's something that the team deserves credit for." Arteta stressed that the club’s ambition is to raise its level of performance across the board. "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," he explained. He added that his primary responsibility is to prepare a side capable of winning in any context, whether that means overcoming a day when the team is not at its best, countering an opponent of superior quality, or navigating the fine margins that decide matches.
"That’s my job, that’s how I will prepare the team," Arteta concluded. Overall, Arteta’s message to Arsenal supporters is one of reassurance and optimism. He is content at the club, the hierarchy shares his enthusiasm, and the contract renewal will be handled without drama. At the same time, the manager acknowledges the need for continual improvement, especially in the attacking third, and assures fans that the squad’s depth, combined with strategic signings, will keep Arsenal in contention for every trophy on offer.
The season ahead promises to be a test of resilience, tactical evolution, and the ability to translate the club’s recent successes into sustained dominance both domestically and in Europe.