Mikel Arteta was a former footballer who had stints with Arsenal, Barcelona, and other clubs. He is currently the manager of Arsenal, the club where he grew up. After the departure of his predecessor, Unai Emery, in 2019, Arteta was brought in with a dream of re-establishing the club as a title frontrunner. Meeting his fans’ expectations, Arteta won the FA Cup in his first season as coach at Arsenal FC.
Mikel Arteta’s professional football career
Mikel Arteta’s professional football career began in 1999 when he signed with Barcelona B. Due to a lack of playing time, he was loaned to Paris Saint-Germain in 2001. There he made 31 appearances for the Ligue 1 champions before being moved to Rangers permanently in 2002. After joining Rangers, Arteta quickly established himself as a fixture, helping the club win two League crowns and a League Cup during his brief stay.
After spending two seasons with Rangers, he was loaned out to Everton, who made the move permanent in 2005. Mikel Arteta became the club’s talisman at Everton when he wore the number 10 shirt. Before being moved to Arsenal in 2011, he made over 160 appearances for the club.
Before retiring from professional football, Arteta led the Gunners to their best finish, FA Cup victory, and Community Shield victory in a total of 110 appearances. In total, he made over 420 appearances for his team. Arteta also played for Spain at various levels, though he never received the chance to play for the senior team.
Mikel Arteta received various managerial offers after his retirement from active football. But he chose to work as an assistant manager for Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola. Before accepting an offer from Arsenal to become the club’s new manager, he won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup title, and two EFL titles.
What is Mikel Arteta Net Worth?
Mikel Arteta has a net worth of approximately $71 million. He earned the amount both as a football player and then as a coach. Arteta was Arsenal’s top earner while he was a player. But how much does he earn now as the club’s manager?
Arteta is expected to earn £5 million ($6.2 million) per year as Arsenal’s head coach. This equates to £20 million ($25 million) for the course of his four-year contract, which runs until 2023.
Mikel Arteta had sponsorship arrangements with Puma and Adidas as a player. However, it appears that the deals aren’t permanent. He was also seen sporting Nike footwear throughout his tenure at Man City. Apart from the boots, Arteta hasn’t been associated with any well-known deals.
MIKEL ARTETA NET WORTH & SALARY | |
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Net Worth | $71 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Soccer Coach |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Liv |