Mikel Arteta has become the highest-paid manager in the Premier League as Arsenal reward him for his work in rebuilding the club and ending their long wait for the league title.Arsenal had not won the Premier League since the 2003/04 campaign, when Arsène Wenger led them through an unbeaten season. Wenger remained in charge until 2018 but could not deliver another title, while Unai Emery also struggled to guide the Gunners into the top four.The club appointed Arteta at the end of 2019 and gave him time to rebuild the squad and reshape the culture at the Emirates. That patience has helped Arsenal become one of the strongest coached teams in football, making the manager central to their plans.Arsenal see Arteta as central to their projectArteta has played a major role in Arsenal’s progress over recent seasons, and the club appear determined to maintain that stability. Replacing him would mean more than simply appointing another manager, given how much influence he has had over the squad and the club’s direction.Arsenal’s decision to reward him reflects the importance they place on his leadership. Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness believes the club would face significant consequences if Arteta left, arguing that his contribution extends well beyond the touchline.(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Wyness explains Arteta’s importanceSpeaking to Football Insider, Wyness described Arteta as fundamental to Arsenal’s operation and suggested that losing him could prove extremely costly.“When you look at Arsenal, you’ve got to look at a few things. You’ve got to think that Arteta isn’t really a cog in the wheel. I think he’s the whole operating system, so to speak.“If you were to look at the cost of disruption of getting rid of Arteta, or if he were to leave, that would be a real cost, a lot more than £25m.”Wyness’s comments underline the value of continuity at Arsenal. After years of managerial changes and inconsistent results, the club have built a clear identity under Arteta. Keeping him in charge could therefore be about protecting the progress already made, as well as pursuing further success in the seasons ahead._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal had no choice but to hand bumper deal to Arteta17 October 2026, 15:00Arteta happy Arsenal score from open play but it doesn’t matter to him17 October 2026, 14:00Arsenal and Tottenham fighting for Christos Tzolis former teammate17 October 2026, 13:00The post Arsenal had no choice but to hand bumper deal to Arteta appeared first on Just Arsenal News.