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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Philip Duncan

Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal redundancies days after signing bumper new contract

  • Arsenal are set to cut 60 permanent jobs across several departments to help evolve the club, though playing and coaching staff will remain unaffected.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta stated the decision was explained as an effort to put people in the right roles and continue investing for success, though he declined to comment further.
  • The redundancies come shortly after Arteta was rewarded with a new four-year deal worth up to £20m a season following Arsenal's Premier League title victory.
  • Arteta confirmed the club will retake their official squad photograph after defender William Saliba missed the initial session due to a medical appointment.
  • Ahead of Sunday's clash against Nottingham Forest, Martin Zubimendi is in contention despite an ankle injury, but Piero Hincapie will miss out.

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Mikel Arteta responds to Arsenal job cuts and reveals club explanation

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