New Arsenal deal to make Mikel Arteta, Guardiola’s equal

Talk about getting a bumper pay rise after a bumper harvest, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set for a big cash back with his contract extension at the Emirates, and this is reportedly going to take him to Pep Guardiola levels.

Arsenal fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Mikel Arteta has reportedly signed a new three-year deal, keeping him at the Emirates until 2027.

The Athletic reports that Arteta’s new contract not only extends his stay but catapults him into the ranks of the Premier League’s highest-paid managers. But with a salary edging closer to Pep Guardiola’s £20 million per year, the big question is—has Arteta earned his place among the elite?

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Since stepping in to replace Unai Emery in 2019, Arteta has transformed Arsenal from mid-table mediocrity to genuine Premier League title contenders. However, his new contract, set to make him the highest-paid manager in Arsenal’s history, raises eyebrows. Can he truly live up to a Pep-level paycheck?

While Arteta’s success is undeniable, fans and pundits alike are eager to see if his hefty new deal translates into the silverware Arsenal has long craved. With pressure mounting, the next three years will be the true test of whether Arteta can deliver glory worthy of his record-breaking salary.