Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new three-year contract with the club.
The Spaniard whose contract would expire at the end of the season is now expected to stay until 2027.
The Gunners appointed Arteta, who was an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City to replace his compatriot Unai Emery in December 2019.
He led Arsenal to victory in the FA Cup final at the end of the 2019-2020 campaign to claim his first major trophy as a manager.
Arteta’s new deal is expected to be confirmed before Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham.
Arsenal finished second to Manchester City in the Premier League in the past two seasons as the 42-year-old is working to steer the club to their first top-flight title since 2003-04.
After three games this season Arsenal are fourth, having won their first two matches against Wolves and Aston Villa before being held to a draw by Brighton.
A former midfielder, Arteta made 150 appearances for the Gunners during his playing days and also captained the side.
Arsenal have successfully become a strong force again under manager Mikel Arteta, and a new three-year deal represents a firm belief that he is the man to end the club’s wait of more than 20 years for a Premier League title.
