Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke said securing a new contract for manager Mikel Arteta is the club's utmost priority following a title-winning season.

The move follows Arsenal's achievement of the Premier League title, ending a drought that lasted 22 years [1]. Securing Arteta's future is seen as critical to maintaining the momentum of a squad that has finally returned to the top of English football.

Kroenke said Friday about the urgency of the negotiations. The club's ownership views the manager as the central figure in their recent success and wants to ensure stability in the coaching role before the next season begins.

"Our utmost priority is to get a new contract agreed with Mikel Arteta," Kroenke said [1].

The pursuit of a long-term agreement comes as the club celebrates its first league trophy since 2004. The owners intend to reward the manager's tactical leadership, and the growth of the playing squad over the last several years.

"We want Mikel to stay for the long haul," Kroenke said [2].

Arteta has led the team through a period of significant transition, shifting the culture of the locker room and improving recruitment. The ownership's public stance suggests they are willing to meet the manager's terms to prevent interest from other European clubs.

Kroenke said that extending the contract is the primary focus for the club this summer [3]. The negotiations are expected to take place quickly to allow the manager to focus on summer transfers and pre-season training.

“"Our utmost priority is to get a new contract agreed with Mikel Arteta."”

By publicly designating Arteta's contract as the 'utmost priority,' Arsenal is attempting to signal total stability to both the fans and the players. After 22 years without a league title, the ownership is moving to protect their most valuable asset to avoid the instability that often follows a championship win, ensuring the club remains a destination for top global talent.