Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new long-term contract with Arsenal, sources confirmed to ESPN. The 44-year-old Spaniard, who joined the club in December 2019, is set to see his salary rise to £15m ($20m) with bonuses, replacing his deal expiring at season's end. Arsenal, currently reeling from a 0:45 defeat to Brighton, are expected to announce the extension during the international break, as they won't play again until October 10.

Arteta, who ended Arsenal's 22-year Premier League title drought in May and recorded his 150th league win from 249 games, expressed gratitude, stating he feels 'extremely happy' and 'grateful' to work with the club's people. The agreement follows months of relaxed negotiations, with confirmation potentially coming before the next match.