London, Aug. 15 -- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has downplayed fears around his departure from the club, saying that the fans do not need to worry about it since he wants to be with the reigning Premier League champions.

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 ...