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

Salaries at the top level of soccer management keep climbing, as clubs either strive to retain their star coaches or attract high-profile names from rivals. This trend continues with Mikel Arteta recently signing a new contract at Arsenal, reportedly boosting his pay significantly.

Who Earns the Most?

The highest-paid manager in world club soccer is currently Simone Inzaghi of Al Hilal, earning an impressive €26 million annually (£22.3m / $29.8m). His deal with the Saudi Arabian club lured him away from Inter Milan, where he was already well-compensated.

Pep Guardiola held second place during his final season at Manchester City but left after the 2025/26 campaign. Now, Diego Simeone of Atletico Madrid sits in second place. Although he accepted a pay cut in 2023 to help Atletico's finances, his long tenure and success—including eight trophies and two La Liga titles—have cemented his status among fans.

Third on the list is Luis Enrique, who recently signed a new contract with PSG that brought a hefty salary increase.

Top 10 Manager Salaries

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

*While reports indicate Mikel Arteta's current compensation may exceed these figures from his previous deal, full details including contract length have yet to be disclosed.

Mikel Arteta Commits to Arsenal

On September 22, 2026, Mikel Arteta finalized a new agreement with Arsenal. Though exact terms remain undisclosed, insights suggest this contract extends his stay through at least the 2029/30 season, marking around ten years since his arrival in December 2019.

According to BBC's Sami Mokbel, Arteta received a substantial raise from his prior £10 million annual salary plus £5 million in bonuses, potentially placing him among the world's top earners in coaching.

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