Arsenal cuts up to 60 jobs as Arteta's contract runs until 2030

While Mikel Arteta has just signed a new contract until 2030, Arsenal announced up to sixty job cuts to reduce its spending, a contrast that is sparking strong reactions in England.

An ambitious cost‑saving plan

According to the club's management, the cuts affect “off‑field” positions, excluding the staff of the men's and women's first teams, the academy and security services. The Telegraph notes that these redundancies aim to optimise resources without touching the sporting teams.

The financial accounts for the 2024‑2025 season show an increase in operating costs, rising from £148 million to £201 million, which the club says justifies the use of experts to improve resource utilisation.

A record contract for the coach

On the same day, Arsenal offered Mikel Arteta a package of more than €20 million per year, putting him at the top of Premier League salaries for a manager. This extension, which ties him up to 2030, was announced a few days after the layoffs.

Arsenal cuts 60 jobs while Arteta earns 24 million euros a year

When questioned at a press conference on Friday, Arteta first turned the question back to the executives, stating that the decision was not addressed to him. He then defended the “restructuring”, explaining that the club needed to place the right people in the right roles to continue investing and achieve its objectives.

“They explained the approach and the analysis carried out within the club, with the constant aim of progressing,” he said, adding that he was not the best person to answer the question and hoping everyone would understand.

Journalists tried to revive the topic, but the club's press officer refused to answer further.

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This double announcement comes as the Gunners have won their first English league title since 2004 and reached the Champions League final, where they lost to Paris Saint‑Germain.