Arsenal have rewarded manager Mikel Arteta with a massive financial package following his success in leading the club back to silverware, making the Spaniard the highest-paid manager in the Premier League and one of the wealthiest coaches in world football.
The pay rise forms part of a new four-year contract keeping Arteta at the Emirates Stadium until the summer of 2030, extending his previous deal which was set to expire in 2027.
According to The Times, Arteta will earn a base salary of £20 million per year, with bonuses capable of elevating his total earnings to £25 million. His previous contract paid approximately £12 million annually alongside £3 million in incentives.
With this salary, Arteta surpasses all managers in the Premier League, notably eclipsing the earnings of Pep Guardiola during his final years at Manchester City, where he earned approximately £20 million rising to nearly £25 million with bonuses.
On a global scale, the Arsenal boss ranks third in terms of base salary, behind Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi—who earns the equivalent of €26.3 million—and Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone at around €23.7 million.
Arteta’s base salary equates to approximately €23.6 million, placing him ahead of Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique, while unlocking his full performance-related bonuses could render him the highest-earning manager in world football.
The lucrative renewal arrives after the Spaniard guided Arsenal to the 2025–26 Premier League title and reached the UEFA Champions League final, ending the club’s long wait for top-flight glory and cementing its return to the European elite.
Having taken charge in December 2019 and painstakingly rebuilt the squad over a seven-year tenure, Arteta’s new deal represents more than just a financial reward—it reflects a long-term commitment to sustaining the project that returned Arsenal to the pinnacle of English football.
