Arteta declines to comment on Arsenal's decision to cut 60 jobs

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Mikel Arteta was asked directly about Arsenal's decision to cut 60 jobs across several departments at the club, and he chose not to offer a view on the matter.

Speaking to the BBC, Arteta responded: “I'm not the right person to answer that.” The comment came after he was pressed on the restructuring, which affects staff across a number of areas of the organisation.

What was said

Arsenal have told staff that the job cuts are intended to help create success at the club, according to the BBC. Arteta, however, did not elaborate further when asked about the decision directly, deflecting the question rather than offering his own assessment of the restructuring.

As first team manager, Arteta's remit is largely confined to football matters: team selection, tactics, recruitment input and matchday results. Decisions over staffing levels across the wider club, including commercial, administrative and operational departments, typically sit with the board and ownership rather than the dugout. His response reflected that distinction, declining to wade into a corporate decision made above his department.

Context for the cuts

The restructuring comes as Arsenal continue to operate under financial frameworks shaped by Premier League profit and sustainability rules, which have influenced recruitment strategy and spending across the competition in recent seasons. Clubs across the top flight have had to balance ambitions on the pitch with cost control off it, and Arsenal's latest move affects a reported 60 positions across the organisation.

The club have framed the cuts as a step intended to support success going forward, though no further detail was given in the clip regarding which departments are most affected or the timeline for implementation.

Arteta's limited response is unlikely to be the last word on the subject. Supporters and staff alike will be watching for further clarification from the club's hierarchy on how the restructuring fits into Arsenal's broader strategy, both financially and competitively, as the season continues under Arteta's management on the pitch.