The Mirror · October 8, 2026

Mikel Arteta has Sir Alex Ferguson to thank for outrageous £20m-a-year Arsenal contract

Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract worth £20 million per year, making him the Premier League's highest-paid manager and giving him rare financial backing comparable to Sir Alex Ferguson's resources at Manchester United.

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Mikel Arteta has Sir Alex Ferguson to thank for outrageous £20m-a-year Arsenal contract

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