Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years in the 2025-2026 season [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The club will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30, 2026, in Budapest [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Club co-chair Josh Kroenke said renewing manager Mikel Arteta’s contract is the utmost priority for the club [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Arteta’s current deal runs until the end of the 2026-2027 season [2, 3, 4, 5]. Kroenke credited Arteta, his staff, and the players for Arsenal’s success, saying, "If there is a singular person you can trace this all back to, I’m going to give 100% credit to Mikel, his staff and the players" [5]. Arteta himself expressed full commitment to Arsenal and enjoyment of the project [2, 3, 4, 5].
Last summer, Arsenal spent over £250 million to sign eight new players who contributed to the title win [1, 5]. Kroenke emphasized the need for continued evolution to maintain Arsenal’s position amid improving competitors. "If you’re not trying to continually evolve and improve, you’re standing still," he said [1].
Regardless of the Champions League final outcome, Kroenke confirmed that Arsenal will strengthen the squad during the upcoming summer transfer window [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Kroenke also noted the club’s stated goal, "was winning the Premier League, because if you can put yourself in contention for the Premier League, you’re in contention for everything else" [1].
Ahead of the Champions League final on May 30, Kroenke said, "Should we get a great result on Saturday, it’s not going to change or affect who we are" [2]. Arsenal’s summer spending and contract plans set the stage for their next season's challenges.
