Arsenal announces Arteta and Eidevall contract extensions

The club announced this morning that manager Mikel Arteta received a contract extension. The deal runs through the 2024/2025 season. Arteta currently has the Gunners in a Champions League qualification position for next season with just four games left in the season. If Arsenal can secure the Champions League for next season, it will be the first time they’re back in the competition since the 2016/2017 season.

The deal ends with speculation about whether Arteta was looking to sign an extension with Arsenal or look at possible moves in the summer. Talking about his extension, Arteta said, “I’m excited, grateful and really, really happy today…We want to take the club to the next level and to compete really with the top teams. In order to do that, we have to be playing in the Champions League. We have to be able to evolve the team, improve our players, improve all departments, generate even more connection with our fans, improve the atmosphere at the Emirates, be able to recruit top, top talent and the best people for this club to drive this project to that level,” (arsenal.com).

Today, Arsenal’s Women’s coach Jonas Eidevall signed an extension alongside Arteta that runs through the 2023/2024 season. Arsenal Owner Josh Kroenke on both of the extension deals, said, “My father and I are delighted to have extended both Mikel’s and Jonas’ contracts. It provides stability and clarity for the future and helps us all move forward together effectively. Mikel’s commitment and passion are clear for everyone to see. We are confident that as we move forward, he will get us back to competing for the top trophies in the game.Turning to Jonas, he has had a fantastic start to his career in England. He has done a terrific job with the team, and we are in contention for the title on the last weekend. We are confident that he will continue to take us forward in the years ahead,” (arsenal.com).

Arsenal host Leeds United for their next match as the Gunners will look to continue their strong form under Mikel Arteta and finish the season strong. The kick-off is at 9 am eastern and can be seen on USA Network or the Peacock app. As for the Arsenal Women, they'll be facing West Ham United away at 7 am eastern. Their match can be seen on Arsenal's website.