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Arsenal advances contract renewals for Arteta and key squad

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Arsenal ~~secures~~ advances contract renewals for Arteta ~~extension~~ and ~~player renewals~~ key squad

Arsenal has secured the long-term future of manager Mikel Arteta, who signed a contract extension through June 2030. The agreement follows a period of major success, including the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years and a Champions League final appearance. Under the new terms, Arteta’s base salary has risen to approximately £20 million per year, with total annual compensation potentially reaching £25 million including ~~bonuses, making him the highest-paid coach in the United Kingdom. Arteta has emphasized that the club’s recent Champions League final loss~~ bonuses. Negotiations to Paris Saint-Germain—decided by a penalty shootout in Budapest—remains a primary motivator. Invoking former manager Arsene Wenger, Arteta stated, “I still have the scar, like Arsene says. I still have that poison in my veins,” noting that the defeat must drive future progress. In tandem with Arteta’s extension, the club is advancing negotiations for significant long-term contracts for retain core ~~players.~~ players are progressing. Midfielder Declan Rice is ~~nearing~~ reportedly in the final stages of a ~~deal~~ contract extension that ~~would~~ could see his ~~weekly wages~~ annual salary increase from approximately ~~£240,000~~ €14.8 million to ~~£350,000. Following~~ as much as €21.5 million. While previous concerns were raised regarding Rice’s fitness, manager Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in the ~~news of Arteta’s commitment,~~ deal, stating that Rice ~~indicated~~ is happy at the ~~manager’s future would influence his own decision~~ club and desires a long-term stay. Rice has been a consistent presence this season, starting all eight Premier League matches to ~~commit~~ date. In addition to Rice, the club is working to secure other key figures. Defender Riccardo Calafiori is considered central to Arteta’s project, though the club has reportedly set a ~~new deal. Additionally,~~ valuation of over €100 million for the Italian international amid interest from Real Madrid. Arsenal is ~~preparing~~ also reportedly looking to ~~offer captain~~ negotiate new terms with several other players, including Martin ~~Odegaard and defender~~ Odegaard, Jurrien ~~Timber improved long-term contracts~~ Timber, David Raya, and Kai Havertz, to maintain squad stability. While the club focuses on these renewals, recent concerns have emerged regarding Declan Rice’s fitness. Following a match against Everton, Rice was seen limping due to potential hamstring issues, adding complexity to his ongoing contract negotiations.

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