Arteta credits Sir Alex Ferguson for his £20m‑a‑year Arsenal deal

Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal that will see him earn roughly £20 million a year, making him the highest‑paid manager in the Premier League, according to Mirror Football.

The former midfielder explained that the scale of the deal is largely a result of the mentorship he received from Sir Alex Ferguson during his early coaching years, saying the late Scottish legend taught him how to negotiate and manage expectations at the top level.

The agreement gives Arteta financial flexibility that few English managers have enjoyed in recent seasons, and it underscores the club’s confidence in his long‑term project after two league‑title challenges and a European final appearance.