Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal. The Spaniard's current deal was set to expire at the end of the current season, with talks ongoing for several months.
An agreement between all parties is now understood to have been reached, extending Arteta's stay at the club. While the length of the new contract is not confirmed, it is expected to take him into at least his 10th year at the Emirates, having joined in December 2019.
The new deal also includes a significant pay increase from his current annual salary of £10 million, plus an additional £5 million in bonuses. Last week, Arteta stated, "They [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."