Arsenal to cut 60 jobs months after winning the Premier League

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Arsenal have told staff the club plans to cut 60 jobs from its workforce, just months after winning the Premier League and announcing record revenues for the 2024-25 season, according to the BBC.

The cuts were announced on a call with chief executive Richard Garlick and will span a number of departments. Coaching and performance staff across both the men's and women's setups will not be affected, and roles within the Arsenal Foundation, Arsenal in the Community and the club's security staff are also understood to be safe.

The job losses stem from a review of the workforce carried out by an external company, which was already under way before Arsenal secured the Premier League title.

Timing raises eyebrows

The announcement comes just a week after Mikel Arteta signed a new contract running until 2030, a deal that made him one of the best paid managers in the Premier League. The new terms are understood to include an increase on his previous £10m annual salary, plus an additional £5m in bonuses.

Arsenal posted record revenues of £691m for the 2024-25 financial year in February, though the club still recorded an overall loss of £1.4m for the period. The accounts also showed operating costs climbing to £200.8m, up from £147.9m the year before.

Financial sustainability in focus

Arsenal have stated a desire to become self-sustainable as part of efforts to comply with Premier League financial rules that apply to all top flight clubs. The proposed cuts are not yet finalised, with a consultation process now under way involving affected staff.

The move will likely draw scrutiny given the backdrop of a title winning season and soaring commercial income, but it reflects a broader push across the club to manage costs outside of football operations. How the consultation process unfolds, and which departments are ultimately affected, will become clearer in the coming weeks.