Mikel Arteta has become the Premier League's highest-paid manager after signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal. The deal, which runs until 2030, is understood to be worth up to £20 million per year including bonuses, placing him ahead of Nottingham Forest's Oliver Glasner.
Arteta, 44, has overseen a successful period at the Emirates Stadium, culminating in the club's Premier League title win in May 2026. He said the new agreement was a privilege. "It's a privilege to commit my future to the club and to continue to work with exceptional people who want the best for Arsenal," Arteta told reporters. "This club is unique, its character and the way it makes you feel, and I have a great sense of privilege that our journey together will continue."
The financial landscape of Premier League management has shifted, with Arteta's new terms reflecting his status as a title-winning coach. The basic salary is reported to be around £17 million annually, with performance-related add-ons potentially taking the total package to the £20 million mark. This places significant pressure on rivals, including Manchester United, who sit 12th in the table with just five points from their opening five games.
For Manchester United, the news shows the competitive financial environment at the top of the league as they prepare for a key home fixture. Erik ten Hag's side host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford this weekend, looking to improve on a recent run of form that reads one win, two draws and two defeats.
The club's immediate focus is on climbing the standings from their current mid-table position. With Tottenham arriving in 20th place, the match represents a key opportunity to build momentum. The last meeting between the sides at Old Trafford ended in a 2-0 victory for United back in February.
The report in full is at Sky Sports
