Mikel Arteta has transformed life at Arsenal since taking over in 2019, guiding the club through their first title race in over twenty years. The Spaniard also enjoyed a superb playing career, but how much has he earned and what is his net worth in 2023?
Playing Career
Mikel Arteta began his professional career at Barcelona’s youth academy, but only made one first-team appearance. He played a total of 21 minutes in a Copa del Rey match in 2002.
In 2005, after spells at Paris Saint-Germain, Rangers and Real Sociedad, he moved to Everton where he played 162 matches – contributing with 28 goals and 34 assists.
Arteta helped Everton reach the FA Cup final in 2009, where they narrowly lost to Chelsea, whilst also being named the club’s Player of the Season in 2007-08.
After a successful run at The Toffee’s, Arsenal swooped in at the start of 2011-12 season. The now manager of the Gunners played for the club until 2016, making 150 appearances and winning two FA Cups and two Community Shields.
Highest Weekly Wage: £80k (Arsenal)
(Per, BBC Sport 2011)
Mikel Arteta's first ever FA Cup appearance for Arsenal?
That was against Leeds United in the third round, back in 2012. pic.twitter.com/Xuv6l23WC2
— ARSENAL (@tomgunner14) January 6, 2020
Managerial Career
The 47-year-old began his coaching career as an assistant coach to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, this role spanned from 2016 to 2019, helping the club win two Premier League titles.
Arteta swapped Manchester for London in December 2019, as he was appointed by the club he once played for – Arsenal In his first full season as a head coach, the Spaniard led Arsenal to FA Cup and Community Shield glory.
In his second season, the former Manchester City coach has guided Arsenal through their first title race in over twenty years. The student may be becoming the master as the Arsenal boss goes head-to-head with Pep Guardiola in the final matches of the season.
Highest salary : £8.3 Million (Arsenal)
Per, GiveMeSport
Pep Guardiola on his relationship with Mikel Arteta:
🗣️🎙️ “Well, it changed because he is in London and I’m in Manchester, so we cannot see each other often. He’s busy, I’m busy, but the affection and respect I have for him will remain forever – he knows that.”#MCIARS pic.twitter.com/lYMCQu6X1X
— Olt Sports (@oltsport_) April 24, 2023
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Net Worth
Obviously, by playing Premier League football and managing in the top division, Arteta has accumulated a large sum of money over the years.
During his playing career, the Arsenal boss had a variety of endorsements with the most renowned being Adidas and Puma.
Arteta has amassed a net worth of around £20m, according to celebritynetworths.com, which is £10m less than his previous superior, Pep Guardiola.
With Arsenal’s recent success, many supporters believe that the Spaniard is on course for an ‘improved’ contract. As the Spanish coach looks to close the gap on his former boss.
Mikel Arteta’s Net Worth: £20 Million
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