Mikel Arteta has already addressed Arsenal future as contract situation clarified

Mikel Arteta has faced questions on his future at Arsenal on a number of occasions during his four years at the club. Upon his arrival in 2019, a painful rebuild was needed and it is fair to say, with numerous bumps in the road, the Spaniard is absolutely on the way to restoring Arsenal's stature as a top European club.

Speculation is now rumbling about the top managers in Europe’s biggest leagues following Jurgen Klopp and Xavi’s bombshell announcements that they will leave Liverpool and Barcelona respectively this summer.

However for Arteta, remaining in north London looks likely considering he is currently midway through a long-term project at Emirates Stadium and under contract until 2025, with talks over a new deal underway which makes any immediate exit, regardless of his illustrious history at Barcelona, very unlikely.

With that said, football.london has taken a look at what Arteta has said about his Arsenal future after a shocking weekend of manager announcements.

What Arteta has said about Arsenal future

Arteta has been forced to answer questions on his future practically since he took charge of the club in 2019 with a barren run of form towards the end of 2020 significantly throwing his managerial position into doubt. «From within the club everything I am feeling is just support, encouragement, and total confidence that we will get through this together,» he said in late 2020 with Arsenal on a run of just one win in 10 games.

«Externally I never read what is happening, I know more or less what is happening but I never read it: In beautiful moments I don't read it, in difficult moments I don't read it, I just try to focus on the job and what I have to do. But obviously a club of this stature deserves the best and