Mikel Arteta agrees improved contract to stay as Arsenal manager

Mikel Arteta, the Spanish manager of Arsenal, has agreed an improved new contract with the Premier League champions, according to the BBC on Tuesday. The deal, which was due to expire at the end of the season, has been under negotiation for several months. Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke had prioritized securing Arteta's future after the team won their first league title in 22 years last season. The new contract is set to extend his stay into at least his tenth year at the club, with a significant pay increase. Arteta has transformed Arsenal since 2019, and the team has started their title defense strongly.