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Top 10 Highest-Paid Soccer Managers as Mikel Arteta Extends Arsenal Deal

The financial gap in soccer continues to widen, especially among managers. Clubs are offering bigger paychecks either to retain their leading coaches or attract top talent from rivals.

Following Mikel Arteta's fresh contract at Arsenal, which reportedly comes with a substantial raise, here's a look at the world's highest-paid club managers.

Leading the Salaries

At the pinnacle sits Simone Inzaghi, now at Al Hilal, earning an eye-watering €26 million annually (£22.3m / $29.8m). The Saudi club secured him away from Inter Milan, where he was already well-compensated.

Diego Simeone of Atletico Madrid holds second place. Though once the highest earner, he accepted a pay cut in 2023 to support the club's finances. With 13 years at Atletico, Simeone is revered, having won eight trophies including two La Liga titles and reaching two Champions League finals.

Third is Luis Enrique of PSG, who recently signed a new deal that boosted his salary significantly.

  • Rank: 1
  • Manager: Simone Inzaghi
  • Club: Al Hilal
  • Salary (gross): £22.3m / $29.8m
  • Contract until: July 2027
  • Rank: 2
  • Manager: Diego Simeone
  • Club: Atletico Madrid
  • Salary (gross): £20.1m / $26.8m
  • Contract until: July 2027
  • Rank: 3
  • Manager: Luis Enrique
  • Club: PSG
  • Salary (gross): £17.2m / $22.9m
  • Contract until: July 2030
  • Rank: 4
  • Manager: Mikel Arteta
  • Club: Arsenal
  • Salary (gross): £15m / $20m*
  • Contract until: July 2030*
  • Rank: 5
  • Manager: Oliver Glasner
  • Club: Nottingham Forest
  • Salary (gross): £13m / $17.4m
  • Contract until: July 2029
  • Rank: 6
  • Manager: Jose Mourinho
  • Club: Real Madrid
  • Salary (gross): £12m / $16m
  • Contract until: July 2029
  • Rank: 7
  • Manager: Ange Postecoglou
  • Club: Al Nassr
  • Salary (gross): £11.7m / $15.6m
  • Contract until: July 2028
  • Rank: 8
  • Manager: Xabi Alonso
  • Club: Chelsea
  • Salary (gross): £11.5m / $15.4m
  • Contract until: July 2030
  • Rank: 9
  • Manager: Luciano Spalletti
  • Club: Juventus
  • Salary (gross): £11.2m / $14.9m
  • Contract until: July 2028
  • Rank: 10
  • Manager: Enzo Maresca
  • Club: Man City
  • Salary (gross): £10m / $13.3m
  • Contract until: July 2029

*Reports suggest Mikel Arteta's actual pay is higher than this figure from his previous deal, though exact details including contract length remain undisclosed.

Mikel Arteta Signs New Contract with Arsenal

On September 22, 2026, Mikel Arteta officially signed a new deal with Arsenal. The specifics were not immediately shared, but hints suggest the contract extends to the end of the 2029/30 season, marking at least ten years with the club since his arrival in December 2019.

While the exact salary isn't confirmed, reports indicate a significant raise from his previous £10 million annual salary plus an extra £5 million in bonuses, positioning him among the top earners worldwide.

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