From the Guardian · · 1m
Mikel Arteta defends job cuts at Arsenal
Arsenal cuts up to 60 jobs to evolve and create success.
In brief
Arsenal cuts up to 60 jobs to evolve and create success. Arsenal plans up to 60 job cuts to improve operations after structural review. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Arteta denies responsibility for job cuts
Mikel Arteta says he is not the right person to talk about potential job cuts at Arsenal.
“Mikel Arteta says he is 'not the right person' to talk about potential job cuts at Arsenal”
Up to 60 roles at risk
Arsenal plans to cut up to 60 jobs after structural review by Boston Consulting Group.
“Up to 60 roles at risk after structural review”
Arteta signs new contract
Arteta signed new deal worth more than twenty million pounds a season.
“Arteta signed new deal worth more than £20m a season”
Restructuring process underway
Arsenal hope to reduce job losses and redeploy affected staff where possible.
“Arsenal hope the number of redundancies can be reduced and will attempt to redeploy affected employees wherever possible”
Catering and travel departments affected
Catering and travel departments are among the roles at risk while first-team staff remain safe.
“The catering and travel departments are among the affected”
Costs rise despite league title
Arsenal’s operating costs rose from £148m to £201m after winning the Premier League.
“Arsenal’s most recent financial accounts, for the 2024-25 campaign, show that operating costs rose from £148m the previous year to £201m”
What it means
Arsenal plans up to 60 job cuts to improve operations after structural review.
