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According to The Athletic, Arteta has committed to staying at Arsenal until at least 2027, with a three-year extension having been agreed. His previous contract was set to expire at the end of this season and the news regarding a new contract puts all speculation that he might leave to rest.
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Moreover, The Daily Mail reported that prior to this new deal, Arteta was earning £9 million per year, but the new contract is expected to elevate him to a salary closer to the £20 million-a-year range, bringing him within striking distance of what Pep Guardiola earns Manchester City. Arteta will undoubtedly become Arsenal’s highest-paid manager in their history, a clear indication of the increasing authority and trust placed in him by the club’s hierarchy.
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With Arteta’s new contract now reportedly agreed upon, the focus turns to the future. Following the lengthy reign of Arsene Wenger, who was synonymous with Arsenal for 22 years, it seemed unlikely that any manager could exert the same influence. However, Arteta is following in the footsteps of the French legend as he strives to usher in another era of sustained success.
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