Arteta has already said that he wants “to have the parade with two big trophies” as he sets out to win the Champions League for the first time in Arsenal’s history.
Arsenal backed Arteta with around £250m of spending last summer as they looked to increase the quality and depth of their squad and they brought in players like Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi, who were categorised as ‘win now’ signings.
Arteta wants to build a legacy of sustained success at the Gunners and once the Champions League final is over, focus will move to tying him down to a new contract.
Initial talks have been had and will increase in pace as all parties work to have the new contract sorted before next season.
The Gunners are going to invest again in the transfer market this summer with co-chair Josh Kroenke already saying that Arteta is going to backed.
“If anyone deserves this, it’s this group.” Kroenke said to Sky Sports after the Arsenal trophy lift.
“[We are invested] emotionally, financially, everything. This club means the world to us.
“I think it took some people a few years to realise what that really meant but we have great people, players and coaches. We just have to continue providing the resources to do magical things like they did this season.
Arsenal’s football leadership, with Josh Kroenke, CEO Richard Garlick, director of football operations James King and sporting director Andrea Berta alongside Arteta, are looking to recruit a midfielder, left-winger and striker. However, some money will have to be recouped too after last year’s big spending.
And with success secured, his level of influence and the transformation complete, now could be the time for Arteta to develop Arsenal into serial winners.
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