A former player who returns to the club as a coach. This scenario rarely brings success. In the case of Mikel Arteta, however, it has proven to be a brilliant investment for Arsenal. In 2019, the Gunners brought in Pep Guardiola’s assistant coach and put him in charge. The Spaniard has taken good care of this trust, after three second-place finishes in the Premier League last season. With a Champions League final ticket, this was an extremely lucrative season for the London club. Now Arteta will get his share of the reward, with the next step being to secure a trio of players.
Because Mikel Arteta is not going anywhere. According to the BBC , only formalities remain before the successful coach can sit down and sign a new contract with Arsenal.
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Entering its final year of the contract, the company will create peace of mind well before expiration. A solid salary increase is expected to be part of the new contract.
According to Teamtalk’s sources , Arteta signing is the first step, now negotiations and a new contract await a trio that makes up the core of Artets.
We let the English Teamtalk give a situation description:
“Ødegaard is the creative heart of Arteta’s attack. Teamtalk ‘understands’ that Arsenal are set to enter into contract renewal talks with Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard and Jurrien Timber in an attempt to protect the core of Mikel Arteta’s title-winning squad.”
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“The trio’s existing contracts expire in the summer of 2028, but all three are said to be keen to stay at the Emirates Stadium for the longer term. Arteta is determined to hold on to his main stars as the Gunners begin to defend the Premier League title they won last season, ending a 22-year wait.”
“There is no panic at the club. Officially, the players believe they are established and committed to the project. However, they want new terms to be agreed before Europe’s biggest clubs can make a concerted effort to lure them away.”
“Arsenal’s recent approach has been to reward key players quickly, rather than allowing speculation to build up as they enter the final two years of their contracts.
“With Arsenal aiming for both national dominance and a first Champions League title, securing the future of these three is seen as important to maintain the standards that brought last season’s success. The early signs are positive. There is growing confidence that deals can be reached without drama, allowing Arteta to focus on the pitch rather than contract uncertainty.”
Arsenal are working on a long-term approach that smells of several titles.
