Mikel Arteta has spent 6 seasons at Arsenal.
Since his appointment, he has been involved in six distinct football seasons with the club, encompassing both his initial partial season and all subsequent full campaigns, including the current one.
Arteta's Tenure at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta took the helm as Arsenal's manager on December 20, 2019. This mid-season arrival means his tenure has spanned parts of one season and full periods of several others. His consistent presence has led to significant developments within the club. The recent milestone of his five-year anniversary at the club underscores a substantial period of leadership and strategic work.
To understand the exact number of seasons, it's crucial to look at the typical football calendar, which usually runs from August/September of one year to May/June of the following year.
Below is a breakdown of the seasons Arteta has been involved in as Arsenal's manager:
Season | Period | Involvement Level | Notes |
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2019-2020 | August 2019 – May 2020 | Partial | Joined on December 20, 2019, managing the latter half. |
2020-2021 | August 2020 – May 2021 | Full | His first complete season as manager. |
2021-2022 | August 2021 – May 2022 | Full | |
2022-2023 | August 2022 – May 2023 | Full | |
2023-2024 | August 2023 – May 2024 | Full | Completed this season. |
2024-2025 | August 2024 – May 2025 | Ongoing | Currently managing this season. |
As of his five-year mark, Arteta is actively managing Arsenal in his sixth season, demonstrating a significant period of continuous involvement and leadership since his appointment.