Mikel Arteta assures Arsenal fans: 'I am not going anywhere'

Arsenal fans need not worry about manager Mikel Arteta departing the club, as he has publicly stated his commitment and happiness in his current role.

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The fans don't need to worry, because this is where I want to be. I am extremely happy to be at the club, and I am very grateful for the people I work with.

Arteta's contract is set to expire next summer, leading to speculation about his future. However, the Spanish manager addressed these concerns at a press conference, assuring supporters that he has no intention of leaving. "The fans don't need to worry, because this is where I want to be. I am extremely happy to be at the club, and I am very grateful for the people I work with," Arteta said.

He acknowledged that contract negotiations will be addressed in due course. "When the opportunity arises, we will sort it out," he commented, referring to potential upcoming discussions. Arteta indicated that the club's immediate focus is on strengthening the squad during the current transfer window, which closes in two weeks.

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When the opportunity arises, we will sort it out.

"Right now, there is another priority, and that's how we've handled it. I think everyone feels comfortable because we don't expect the contract negotiations to be a problem," Arteta explained. He expressed his strong positive feelings towards the club, stating, "I am very happy to be at the club, and my feeling is that the club feels the same way."

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Right now, there is another priority, and that's how we've handled it. I think everyone feels comfortable because we don't expect the contract negotiations to be a problem.

Arteta, 44, has managed Arsenal since December 2019, having previously served as an assistant coach at Manchester City. He is set to begin the new season with a match against Manchester City in the Community Shield.

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I am very happy to be at the club, and my feeling is that the club feels the same way.