Arsenal close to finalising Arteta contract renewal, agreement in final stages

Arsenal are close to finalizing the renewal of Spanish coach Mikel Arteta's contract, as negotiations between the two parties have entered their final stages, with great confidence within the club about reaching a new agreement that will keep the manager at the helm for a longer period.

According to the latest reports, Arsenal are currently working to finalize the agreement with Arteta, after the talks have seen notable progress in recent times. Sources indicate that all parties involved are confident in the Spanish coach's continued presence with the team.

Mikel Arteta had previously confirmed that his future with Arsenal is not a cause for concern, emphasizing his wish to remain at the club. He said: "I want to be here, I am very happy." Meanwhile, CEO Richard Garlick confirmed that Arteta wants to continue and that the club wants him to stay, stating that signing the new contract is "a matter of time."

The renewal approach comes in light of Arsenal's strong start to the season, as the team tops the Premier League with a perfect record after four victories. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta's project continues to gain the trust of the club's management, which aims to retain the manager who led the team to win the Premier League title last season.