Arsenal is eager to secure manager Mikel Arteta with a new long-term contract as he approaches the final year of his current deal.
Reports from the Daily Mail indicate that the Spanish manager has entered formal contract negotiations, positioning him to become one of the highest-paid managers in the Premier League.
There is a prevailing sense of optimism from all parties involved that a mutually beneficial agreement will be reached to ensure Arteta’s continued leadership at the club.
Comparatively, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola currently tops the salary charts among Premier League managers with an impressive £20 million (€23 million/$25 million) annually.
The proposed new deal for Arteta is expected to bring his earnings close to Guardiola’s substantial figure. Presently, Arteta earns £9 million per year.
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Under Arteta’s guidance, Arsenal has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as a formidable force in the Premier League. The team narrowly missed out on clinching the league title this season, finishing as runners-up to Manchester City.
Arteta’s impressive achievements have not gone unnoticed, as he was recently honored with the Best Premier League Coach award at the Global Soccer Awards.
Although formal discussions with the 42-year-old coach are yet to take place, these are scheduled to commence once Arteta and sporting director Edu return from their holidays, Goal Report
The club’s determination to secure Arteta’s future reflects their confidence in his vision and leadership, aiming to build on the progress made and strive for greater success in the upcoming seasons.