By Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's own admission, Mikel Arteta was central to his decision to sign a new contract with us.
So what was our manager's reaction to the news that it is finally done - and how does he see the future with the Gabon international signed up for another three years?
This is everything Arteta told the media on Friday:
on how good is it to have finally sorted Auba’s future…
Obviously In knew what was coming so I was bit more relaxed, but I am really pleased to have convinced Auba to stay at our club as well in the terms that we have done, and with the passion and determination that him and the people around him showed to stay at our club, how happy they are with what we have achieved and as well really pleased to see the reaction of everyone, firstly here at Colney at our club and as well our fans, to keep him.