Arsenal: Mikel Arteta signs new 1-year deal

Arsenal have announced that Mikel Arteta have agreed to stay for one more year at the Emirates.

Though, this is the not the transfer news gunners around the world want to hear but having their captain extend his contract is a positive one.

Read the official arsenal.com statement below:

Arsène Wenger has confirmed that Mikel Arteta has extended his contract with Arsenal.

The club captain has agreed to stay for a further season, much to the satisfaction of his manager.

“He will stay with us for one more year because he has extended his contract,” Wenger told Arsenal Player.

“He’s one of the leaders in the club because he’s the captain of the team. I expect him to contribute much more than last season but he also faces a battle.

“With the number of games we have ahead, we could use his experience, his desire and his quality as it will be vital for next season.”