We’ve heard so much talk about extending the contracts of players. Of course the ones who are coming to the end of their respective ones should be top priority, but the outstanding performers equally deserve something extra for their displays.
A good example would be Mikel Arteta. When he signed for us last season from Everton for £10 million he took a £10k pay cut when he agreed a four-year deal worth £60k-a-week.
Well Its been reported that Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis will meet Arteta’s representatives to discuss an improved contract for the midfielder, following an impressive first season at Arsenal from the 30-year-old Spaniard.
Does he deserve an improved deal? There is no doubt in my mind that he does.
Arteta has clearly established himself as a key member of the team. When he missed the final month of the season with ankle ligament damage we could clearly see he was missed in the middle of the park. The number of games we won without him could be counted on one hand. It’s like we lost the horse to our cart.
Arteta scored six goals in all competitions for Arsenal last season, not a great return, but his influence on the squad defensively and in attack were there for all to see.
He’s the kind of player we need to keep playing and not demote to the bench as has been done with many players who hit the 30 mark. We’ve often lacked experience on the pitch but we find that in players like Arteta.
We don’t have to look to far too see what seasoned players can bring to a team. Look at the influence Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs have had at Manchester United over the years. I feel if we can keep Arteta happy then he could have the same effect if not greater considering the fact that he is younger than the United duo.
Let’s hope Mikel gets the pay rise he deserves.
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Yes, next question?
Of all the new recruits from last season, Arteta made the most significant contribution, its just a shame he was not signed earlier. He certainly deserves an improved contract.
yes?
Why give him a new deal? He has 3 years left and is already 30 years old, why give someone more money when there is no threat of him leaving its pointless and a waste of money, he isn’t complaining about the money he is on. Another explain of how poorly Arsenal are run!!
because he deserves it.
forget about his age. has been consistent, reliable and one of our most important players this season.
good reasons on how to value and financially reward players.
if arsenal were run according to your logic, our older players such as rosicky would see no reason to remain at a club that does not value them past the age of 30.
Give him a raise.
I think he needs 2 b compesated, he deserves it. He is a good patriot, he was short paid (pay cut) 2 play 4 us and we all seen d result of his absence. I think motivation encourages doing more good deeds
Perhaps there was a gentlemans agreement in place when agreed to sign? if there was then it is right and proper to honour it. even if there wasnt it may just be that after djourou rosicky and vermaelen all got recent pay rises that the board have finally woke up.
Statistics show that we’re a far worse team without him. He certainly deserves more of a 50-60k a week wage than the likes of Diaby.
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