# Arteta defends Arsenal job cuts as necessary for club's future success

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended job cuts at the north London club, saying they will help it "evolve and create success." The Spanish coach addressed the redundancies as the club continues restructuring behind the scenes despite its ambitions on the pitch. The cuts have drawn attention given Arsenal's profile as one of the world's wealthiest football clubs.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr3wv4xd2l6yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:31:54 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/16/mikel-arteta-defends-job-cuts-at-arsenal-to-help-club-evolve-and-create-success) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:03:23 GMT