Mikel Arteta reveals what he MUST do to ‘earn the right’ to stay at Arsenal – as Gunners boss heads into final 18 months of contract
Mikel Arteta has suggested he needs to win some silverware in the coming months to “earn the right” to remain Arsenal manager in the long term.
Saturday marks his sixth anniversary as Gunners boss, and Arteta was in a reflective mood ahead of their Premier League match against Everton.
It was at Goodison Park, the former home of the Toffees, that the Spaniard and Carlo Ancelotti were present for a 0-0 draw between the two teams before becoming managers of Arsenal and Everton respectively.
Arteta has only won the FA Cup during his tenure so far and his contract with Arsenal expires in the summer of 2027.
Yet when asked if he could see a future at the north London club beyond that date, he replied: “Yes, but that’s for today.” And a lot also needs to happen over the next few months to get that right. I think the manager has to earn the right to be here tomorrow.
“For six years, I have only seen players with a level of attention, a desire to learn and give the maximum to the team. That’s what keeps me in this job. Nothing else.
Mikel Arteta has suggested he needs to win silverware to “earn the right” to stay in charge of Arsenal.
“And, obviously, winning a lot of football games. In terms of percentage, I think it’s quite high. It’s the only way. Otherwise, you will not be able to survive in this environment.
He also admitted that when his players are in contract negotiations, they ask him if he will stay at the club long term.
Arteta added: “They ask me, but I can’t lie to them. I don’t know, because it’s something that doesn’t depend on me.
‘Are you really happy here? Do you feel like you have the energy and do you feel like you can take this club (further)? Yes. One hundred percent, yes.
“But I think it’s not just up to me. And they have to make a decision based on what they think about it.
