Mikel Arteta has suggested he could extend his contract with Arsenal beyond 2027, but says he still needs to earn the right to continue as manager by winning silverware at the Premier League club.
Arteta, who marks six years in charge of Arsenal on Saturday, won the FA Cup with the north London club in 2020 but has yet to taste success in the competition. His team finished second in the last three seasons.
The team is currently two points clear this season and has also reached the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
Asked whether he could see himself extending his stay beyond the end of his contract in 2027, Arteta told reporters on Friday: «Yes, but it’s about today. And a lot of things have to happen in the coming months as well to earn the right.»
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«I think a manager has to earn the right to be here tomorrow. A lot of things have to happen in the coming months as well to earn the right (for an extension).»
The Spaniard said Arsenal’s lack of trophies was not due to underperformance.
«You look at the achievements, all the records we had that have been broken in the history of the club. We still haven’t managed (to win trophies),» he added.
“That tells you what level we are at, a level that the Premier League has never seen in the past.”
Arsenal travel to Everton later on Saturday.
Published on December 20, 2025
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