Arteta Reassures Arsenal Fans on Contract Situation

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has moved to reassure supporters that his contract situation will be resolved, insisting he is happy at the club and wants to stay. Speaking ahead of the Community Shield match against Manchester City on Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Spaniard addressed growing questions about his future as he enters the final year of his current deal.

Arteta, who led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 22 years last season, signed his most recent contract in 2024. While a new agreement was widely expected following that historic success, negotiations have not yet been completed. The manager stated that the club's busy transfer window has been the primary focus, but he is confident a renewal will happen in due course.

"They don't have to worry about any of that, because I want to be here," Arteta said. "I am extremely happy. I feel very grateful to work with the people that I work with, and when we have the possibility, we will resolve that. And that's it."

He indicated that the timing is not a concern for anyone at the club. "There is always another priority, I think! That's the way we have been treating it," Arteta explained. "I think because everybody...