Mikel Arteta looking to create more memories at Arsenal after penning four-year deal

[p]The Spaniard's deal had been due to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season, but if he sees out his new contract, he will have been at the Emirates for more than a decade.[/p][p]The club said in a statement on Wednesday that the new agreement, which was widely expected, "[b]reflects our shared belief that the progress we've made and last season's success is the beginning of a special period in our history[/b]".[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/arteta-mikel/lAbHYaQM/"]Arteta[/a] has reportedly been given a substantial pay rise after leading [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/arsenal/hA1Zm19f/"]Arsenal[/a] to their first Premier League title in 22 years following three successive runners-up finishes.[/p][embed guid="5ec3ca99-f7a7-402e-b963-548afd7311ea" url="https://x.com/Arsenal/status/2107788070615482516" social-type="twitter" /][p]"[b]It's a privilege to commit my future to the club and to continue to work with exceptional people who want the best for Arsenal[/b]," said the 44-year-old.[/p][p]"[b]This club is unique, its character and the way it makes you feel, and I have a great sense of privilege that our journey together will continue[/b].[/p][p]"[b]We have already built a special bond and created memories that will last a lifetime, and what is so exciting is that this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together[/b]."[/p][p]Arteta, who replaced Unai Emery in December 2019, is now the longest-serving manager in the Premier League following Pep Guardiola's departure from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]Manchester City[/a].[/p][embed guid="3c339b9e-239f-4534-bf42-1d39f8387495" url="https://x.com/Arsenal/status/2107798104716324881" social-type="twitter" /][p]The former Arsenal captain came under significant pressure early in his managerial reign at the Emirates but has overseen the club's return to the top of English football.[/p][p]Arteta also led the Gunners to their first Champions League final in two decades last season, but they lost to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/psg/CjhkPw0k/"]Paris Saint-Germain[/a] on penalties.[/p][p]He has been in charge for 361 matches in all competitions, with his win percentage of just over 62 percent the best of any full-time manager in the club's history.[/p][p]Arsenal are currently second in the Premier League, three points behind leaders City after a surprise 3-0 defeat to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/brighton/2XrRecc3/"]Brighton[/a] before the international break.[/p][p]Club co-chairs Stan and Josh Kroenke said: "[b]It has been an incredible journey so far and we are excited for what lies ahead in this special relationship[/b].[/p][image alt="Arteta alongside Josh (L) and Stan Kroenke (R)" id="dafbb2a8-ef7e-499d-ab96-31138ca9239e" credit-line="Sportimage, Sportimage Ltd / Alamy / Profimedia" guid="94fdf1d0-12da-4a82-879f-cd230dadf18b" original-width="1400" original-height="964" /][p]"[b]Last season was an incredible moment in Arsenal's history, a moment in which we created memories that will last a lifetime. We're determined to create many more in the years ahead[/b].[/p][p]"[b]We share a special bond with Mikel. We are so proud of everything we have achieved since he returned to the club in 2019[/b]."[/p][p]Arsenal return to Premier League action with a home match against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/leeds/tUxUbLR2/"]Leeds[/a] on Saturday.[/p]