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Arsenal has informed staff of plans to cut 60 roles from off-field departments. The announcement follows record revenues and a new contract for manager Mikel Arteta.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Arsenal have informed staff that they plan to cut 60 jobs from their workforce, according to BBC Sport. The announcement was made on a call with CEO Richard Garlick and comes just months after the club won the Premier League and announced record revenues for the 2024-25 season.
The proposed redundancies will affect a number of departments but will not impact coaching or performance staff in the men's or women's setups. Jobs in the Arsenal Foundation, Arsenal in the Community, and within the security staff will also remain unaffected. The cuts are focused on off-field roles.
According to BBC Sport, a review carried out by an external company into the workforce was ongoing before the club won the Premier League. The cuts proposed are not yet finalised, with a consultation process currently underway.
Arsenal announced in February that they had recorded record revenues of £691m for the 2024-25 financial year, although they still had an overall loss of £1.4m. The accounts also showed that operating costs rose to £200.8m compared to £147.9m in 2024.
The club states that it wants to be self-sustainable as it looks to comply with the financial rules placed on all Premier League clubs.
The timing of the announcement has drawn attention because it occurred seven days after the club announced a new lucrative contract for manager Mikel Arteta. The new deal runs until 2030 and makes him one of the best-paid managers in the Premier League.
It is understood that the new contract includes an increase from his previous salary of £10m per year plus an additional £5m in bonuses. BBC Sport notes that the timing will be hard for staff to take given this recent announcement.
The decision highlights the tension between sporting success and financial compliance for major football clubs. Despite winning the league and generating record revenue, Arsenal is restructuring its off-field workforce to manage rising operating costs and adhere to Premier League financial regulations. The cuts represent a significant reduction in non-playing staff, occurring shortly after a major investment in the managerial position.
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