Arsenal and Arteta reportedly agree new and improved long-term contract

Arteta's deal was ‌due to expire at ‌the end of the season ‌, and negotiations over an extension ‌had been ongoing for several months.

Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke said ‌in May that securing ⁠Arteta's ‌future was the club's priority after ​the Spaniard guided the North London side to ​their first league title in 22 years last season.

Arteta reiterated his commitment to the club this year amid speculation over ‌his future.

The 44-year-old Spaniard has transformed Arsenal since taking charge in 2019, ending the club's long wait for a Premier League crown last season after three runners-up finishes in a row.

Arsenal ‌have made a strong ​start to their title defence, ‌winning their opening four league matches before suffering a 3-0 defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.