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Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager who agreed a new contract with pay raise, extending his tenure with Premier League champions.

2026-04-252026-10-07

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The 24-year-old, who made 39 appearances in all competitions for Mikel Arteta’s side as they won the Premier League, has signed a contract until 2031. …

    Hincapie completes permanent £34.5m Arsenal move
  3. Joy Online

    … But just under 12 months later, the 24-year-old has become a Premier League winner, after helping Mikel Arteta’s side to their first league title in 22 years, and is starting for Thomas Tuchel’s England on the right wing. …

    Madueke’s remarkable season – from petition to World Cup starter
  4. Joy Online

    … Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who is often very guarded with regards to his players’ injury concerns, has generally kept information about Saka’s condition in-house but Tuchel’s admission that the 24-year-old has to be managed through at least part of the World Cup has thrust the wi …

    England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana
  5. Joy Online

    … The season’s curtain raiser on Friday, 21 August sees the Sky Blues play their first top-flight match in 25 years against the Gunners, who were led to their first Premier League title since 2004 by Mikel Arteta. …

    Thomas-Asante’s Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener
  6. Joy Online

    … Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said before the final against Paris St-Germain that Timber was “fit” to play. …

    Netherlands’ Timber out of World Cup with injury
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    … Mikel Arteta’s side lifted the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years last weekend, but were denied a league and European double in the most heartbreaking of fashions in a hot and humid Puskas Arena. …

    Arsenal heartbreak as PSG win shootout to retain UCL title
  9. Joy Online

    Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start Saturday’s Champions League final against Paris St-Germain. …

    Arsenal’s Timber fit to start Champions League final
  10. Joy Online

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he learnt of his side’s Premier League title win from his tearful son while he had a barbecue in the garden. …

    Arteta told of title win by crying son – while having barbecue
  11. Daily Guide

    … The result confirmed Arsenal as champions and marked a historic achievement for manager Mikel Arteta, who has transformed the North London club into one of Europe’s strongest sides since taking charge in 2019. …

    Arsenal Crowned Premier League Champions After 22-Year Wait
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … Leaders for almost the entire season, ‌Mikel Arteta’s side are now four points clear with one game remaining and Sunday’s clash at Crystal Palace will now be a coronation. …

    Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after 22 years

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Arsenal manager Arteta agrees improved new contract

    Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, extending his stay beyond his tenth year at the club. The deal will see the 44-year-old receive a pay rise from his current £10m annual salary, with an additional £5m available in bonuses.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Arsenal manager Arteta agrees improved contract extension

    Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal, which will extend his stay at the club and include a significant pay increase from his current £10m annual salary plus £5m in bonuses.

    23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Arteta signs new long-term Arsenal contract with pay rise

    Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal that will extend his stay at the club into at least his 10th year. The new deal includes a sharp pay increase from his current salary of £10m per year plus an additional £5m in bonuses.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Arsenal suffer first Premier League defeat to Brighton

    Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, their first Premier League defeat of the season. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the defeat as a "big lesson," citing technical errors and lack of physicality from his side.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Dowman, 16, scores twice as Arsenal beat Ipswich

    Max Dowman, 16, scored twice in Arsenal's Carabao Cup third-round victory over Ipswich Town, with goals in the seventh minute and after the break. Arsenal won 4–2 with Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also scoring.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Arsenal to contest Konsa penalty decision with referees body

    Arsenal will contact Pro Ref to seek explanation for a penalty awarded against defender Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win over Sunderland, after manager Mikel Arteta criticised referee John Brooks' decision for excessive holding. The penalty was confirmed by VAR.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Arteta deliberately disrupted pre-season to prepare Arsenal for delays

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he intentionally disrupted the team's pre-season training and travel routines—including delayed meals, changed routes, and uncomfortable conditions—to prepare players to handle unexpected disruptions like their recent Champions League flight delay to Italy.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Arsenal nears completion of new Arteta contract deal

    Arsenal is finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have moved forward recently and full confidence from those involved that he will renew. Arteta's new deal is expected to significantly improve on his current package of £10 million a season plus an extra £5 million upon Champions League qualification, making him one of the best paid managers in world football.

    11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Arsenal finalising new long-term contract with manager Arteta

    Arsenal are close to finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have progressed and full confidence among those involved that he will renew. Once signed, Arteta can expect to become one of the best-paid managers in world football, with Arsenal committed to significantly improving on his current deal worth £10m a season plus an extra £5m upon Champions League qualification.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Odegaard's late goal gives Arsenal Champions League win at Napoli

    Martin Odegaard scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in Naples in their opening Champions League group game, extending the captain's excellent form with his fourth goal in five games.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Arsenal's Martinelli joins Al-Hilal for £60m transfer

    Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Barcelona completes signing of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus

    Barcelona have completed the permanent signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for £8.6m (10m euros). Jesus, who joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and scored 32 goals in 123 appearances, had fallen down the pecking order due to injury and competition from other forwards.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Barcelona in advanced talks for Arsenal striker Jesus

    Barcelona are closing in on a transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, valued at £8.6m, with the deal expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline. The 29-year-old Brazil international is set to travel for a medical on Monday.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Alvarez skips training after Barcelona exit ruled out

    Julian Alvarez has missed two consecutive days of Atletico Madrid training after the club privately told him it will not sell him to Barcelona. Atletico are open to selling the Argentina striker to Arsenal, with the clubs holding direct talks over a potential 150m euros fee.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51m

    Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, providing defensive cover while William Saliba recovers from a back injury and Jurriën Timber returns from a groin injury. The 28-year-old, who can play both centre-back and right-back, joins the Premier League champions as manager Mikel Arteta looks to maintain title success.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Premier League chief criticises FIFA plan, calls self-inflicted wound

    Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

    Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as the defending Premier League champions prepare for their title defence campaign.

    17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Arsenal win 2026 Community Shield against Manchester City

    Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3–0 in the Community Shield final at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard gave the Premier League champions their 18th Community Shield title and second trophy in four months.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Arsenal in fresh talks for Aston Villa defender Konsa

    Arsenal have held fresh talks with Aston Villa over signing central defender Ezri Konsa, increasing their initial offer to closer to their preferred valuation of around £30m, though Villa continue to demand £60m for the 28-year-old England international.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Arsenal offers Lewis-Skelly to Manchester United as left-back option

    Myles Lewis-Skelly, a 19-year-old Arsenal left-back, has been offered to Manchester United as a potential signing, with Arsenal seeking to recoup funds from their £75m purchase of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Chelsea have also been made aware of his availability, and Lewis-Skelly's prospective price is thought to be around £45m.

    12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Arsenal's Arteta confirms Saliba, Timber sidelined for season start

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that centre backs William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will be unavailable for the start of the Premier League season. Saliba is recovering from a back injury sustained while on World Cup duty with France and is in rest mode, while Timber is still weeks away from returning after missing the World Cup with the Netherlands.

    11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Arsenal manager says club will make transfer signings soon

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the club expects to make moves in the transfer market over the next few weeks and will not "sit still" as they prepare to defend their Premier League title. Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier, forward Christos Tzolis, and defender Piero Hincapie permanently this summer.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 3 August

  1. Real Madrid to resume Vinicius Jr contract talks

    Vinicius Jr is set to resume contract negotiations with Real Madrid this week as Arsenal maintain interest in the Brazilian forward. Real Madrid is pushing for an agreement before the transfer window closes, with Vinicius's current deal running until 2027.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Arsenal defender Timber leaves pre-season for injury check

    Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has left Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain for a check-up on his long-standing groin injury; the BBC reports this is part of his rehabilitation timeline and not a fresh setback. Arsenal face multiple injury concerns ahead of the new season, with centre back William Saliba out due to a back injury and several other players likely to miss the start after their World Cup participation.

    30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 24 July

  1. Arsenal sign 24-year-old Greece forward Tzolis for £34m

    Arsenal have signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m on a long-term contract. The 24-year-old Greece international scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances for Brugge and joins after Leandro Trossard's departure to Besiktas.

    24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Arsenal sign Greek forward Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m

    Arsenal have signed 24-year-old Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract for £34m. Tzolis scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances for Club Brugge before joining the Premier League champions.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Arsenal defender Saliba sidelined with World Cup back injury

    William Saliba will miss an extended period after suffering a back injury at the World Cup with France. The 25-year-old required specialist review and will undergo a managed recovery programme rather than surgery.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Arsenal transfers Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas

    Belgium international Leandro Trossard will move permanently from Arsenal to Turkish club Besiktas, with the 31-year-old forward heading to Istanbul for a medical. The forward scored 36 goals in 174 appearances for Arsenal after joining from Brighton in January 2023.

    16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Arsenal agrees £17m fee to sell Trossard to Besiktas

    Arsenal have agreed to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas for about £17m, with the 31-year-old given permission to undergo a medical in Istanbul. Trossard, who joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023, scored 36 goals and registered 34 assists in 174 appearances for the Gunners.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Bruno Guimaraes requests Newcastle exit as Arsenal pursues midfielder

    Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the Brazil international midfielder. Arsenal are poised to make a fresh offer for Guimaraes, who arrived at Newcastle from Lyon in 2022, as they look to bolster their midfield.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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