As per the latest update from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are in negotiations with manager Mikel Arteta over a new contract.
The Spaniard has taken the club on an upward journey since his appointment towards the end of 2019. Though the Gunners have not won either the Champions League or Premier League, there are enough signs that the squad is close to securing the big honours.
Though there hasn’t been much murmur about the future of Arteta, it is always good to get someone so important tied up as soon as possible. In lieu of this, Romano had this to say to GMS:
“They are in negotiations. There are discussions but there is really no rush or panic on both sides because they are feeling very good together and Arteta is super happy at Arsenal.
“Even when he had links to the Barcelona job in February and March, he was never engaging in any conversations with any club and his only focus is on Arsenal’s project.”
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The last point about the interest of Barcelona is a major reason why the north Londoners would want to sign their manager to a new contract. When someone starts doing so well, there is bound to be interest from the biggest clubs.
Given that the Gunners want to get back to the very top, it is imperative that they keep hold of Arteta. The last two seasons have been irrefutable proof that this team is close to cracking the code needed to beat the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool.
And for the players that are at the club and for those that might be interested in switching to the Emirates, it is better if the future of the boss is not hanging in limbo. So, it is encouraging that those at the helm have taken the initiative in securing a key piece of the north Londoners’ future.
Arsenal will be aware that the better they get, there is going to be more competition for those who play and those who manage at the club. Arteta is inching closer and closer to reaching the promised land. A new contract will be reaffirmation of the direction the club wants to head in which is bound to excite the fans.
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