Arsenal managing director: We want to dominate in the coming years

Arsenal managing director Richard Garlick has insisted the club has no intention of resting on its laurels despite making significant strides both on the pitch and financially. According to the executive, the Gunners are primed for long-term supremacy in men's football following manager Mikel Arteta's contract extension through to 2030.

The Spanish coach ended the north London outfit's 22-year Premier League title drought while also guiding them to the Champions League final. That sporting success went hand in hand with record revenues of €822 million in 2025—a 15 percent increase—with forecasts for the current campaign pointing to even higher figures.

"We can't afford to stand still. We cannot simply sit back, pat ourselves on the back, and think the job is done. This is just the beginning of our journey. The ambition is to keep pushing forward with the confidence these achievements give us," Garlick said at the Leaders Week sports forum in London, as quoted by Reuters.

"We want to dominate football over the coming years. We are in a fantastic position to do so, but we must constantly seek that extra edge and be brave. When you are the champion, everyone wants to knock you off your perch, so we must capitalise on our opportunities and advantages while consistently moving forward," he added.

Alongside major trophies and Arteta's fresh contract, Arsenal have also made notable progress in balancing the books. Under the ownership of American group Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, the club enjoys immense stability, having reduced debt by £80 million over the past 12 months—down from £213.3 million to £135.7 million thanks to restructured payments surrounding Emirates Stadium.

The board pointed out that after a lengthy major trophy drought following their 2005 FA Cup triumph, painful Champions League knockout eliminations against the likes of Bayern Munich, and routine fourth-place finishes, the team now possesses the resources to be competitive at the very highest level.

"It is great that we are paying down debt quickly, but that in itself is not enough. Our mission has always been to build a winning team and bring joy to our supporters. Arsenal owns its stadium and operates on a fully self-sustaining model that puts us among the most stable clubs on the continent," Garlick concluded.