EPL: Arteta’s new contract takes Arsenal manager closer to Guardiola

Mikel Arteta has agreed a new three-year contract at Arsenal, according to The Athletic.

Since replacing Unai Emery in December 2019, Arteta has transformed the Gunners from also-rans into genuine Premier League title challengers.

Arteta’s current deal was set to expire at the end of this season, but he has now committed his future to the club until 2017.

It will also make Arteta one of the best paid managers in the Premier League.

Arteta, who was previously on £9million per annum, is now set to become the highest paid manager in Arsenal’s history.

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The fresh terms will move him closer to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s £20m-a-year salary.