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Arsenal Announces 60 Redundancies Amid Record Revenue and New Manager Contract
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Redundancy Plan Details
Arsenal have informed staff that 60 positions will be made redundant. The cuts are confined to off-field departments and will not affect coaching or performance staff in either the men’s or women’s teams, nor employees in the Arsenal Foundation, Arsenal in the Community, or security personnel. The announcement was delivered during a call with chief executive Richard Garlick, and a consultation process with affected employees is currently under way.
Financial Context
The club reported record revenue of £691 million for the 2024-25 financial year, yet posted an overall loss of £1.4 million. Operating costs rose to £200.8 million from £147.9 million in the previous season. A major commercial boost came from the sale of naming rights to the training ground to Sobha Realty, and the club’s spending on new players reached roughly £150 million during the summer transfer window. Earlier commercial growth was driven by chief commercial officer Juliet Slot, under whose tenure commercial revenue climbed from £142 million in 2021-22 to £263.2 million in 2024-25.
Managerial Contract
Just a week before the redundancy announcement, Arsenal confirmed that manager Mikel Arteta has signed a four-year contract worth around £20 million per year, including an increase from his previous £10 million salary plus £5 million in bonuses. The deal makes Arteta the highest-paid manager in the Premier League.
Official Response
Club officials emphasized that the redundancies target non-coaching roles and are intended to ensure the organization remains financially sustainable and compliant with Premier League financial regulations. They noted that the review of the workforce had been underway before the league title was secured.
Potential Impact
The timing of the job cuts, coming shortly after a historic league triumph and a lucrative manager contract, has raised concerns about staff morale and fan sentiment. Arsenal’s approach mirrors cost-cutting measures taken by other top clubs, such as Manchester United, which faced backlash for similar reductions. The club’s leadership appears focused on balancing commercial growth with fiscal responsibility, but the long-term effect on the broader organization remains to be seen.