Arteta, 44, has led Arsenal to one FA Cup, two Community Shields and ended a 22-year Premier League drought last season since taking over as manager back in 2019. The success also included a UEFA Champions League final last season against back-to-back champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

While Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke said back in May that Arteta's contract extension was a key priority as he enters the final year of his stay at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta has made it clear that there is no need to panic, ahead of his side's opening match against Coventry FC at home

"They [the fans] do not have to worry about any of that, because I want to be here. I am extremely happy. I feel very grateful to work with the people that I work with, and when we have the possibility, we will resolve that. And that is it," said Arteta

He also said that the transfer market stays the key focus, saying, "There is always another priority, I think! And that is the way we have been treating it, I think, because everybody feels comfortable that the time on the contract is not going to be an issue"

Arteta feels completely aligned with the club's goal, saying, "I think because my will, certainly, is to be here and I am very happy here. My feeling from the club is the same one. That is why everyone is doing things in a really organic way"