Morale among Arsenal employees has reportedly deteriorated following the club’s decision to place 60 jobs at risk of redundancy, despite their recent Premier League success.
According to The Telegraph, the restructuring has caused widespread uncertainty, with several experienced staff members already departing or preparing to leave in the coming months.
The development comes just months after Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for the Premier League title and shortly after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signed a lucrative new contract.
While optimism remains high around the first team, the atmosphere within other departments has reportedly become increasingly strained.
Arsenal informed employees of the proposed redundancies last week, with the consultation process still ongoing.
Some affected workers could potentially be offered alternative positions once the restructuring is completed, although their futures remain uncertain.
The timing has reportedly frustrated staff and supporters, particularly given Arsenal’s recent sporting achievements and record revenue figures.
However, the changes form part of a wider operational review overseen by chief executive Richard Garlick, who assumed the position in September 2025.
Arsenal have also worked with management consultancy Boston Consulting Group to assess their operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
The review is understood to have been planned independently of the club’s Premier League triumph.
Arsenal’s financial concerns behind restructuring
Despite their on-field success, Arsenal have recorded losses across seven consecutive financial years, with their latest accounts yet to be published.
The club reportedly believe greater operational efficiency will help increase revenue and provide additional resources for sustained investment in the playing squad.
However, the proposed cuts have raised questions about Arsenal’s commitment to the collective culture promoted during Arteta’s tenure.
The Spaniard has repeatedly emphasised togetherness and famously introduced a Labrador named Win at London Colney to strengthen the sense of belonging.
Arteta previously described Arsenal as a family, stressing the importance of showing care and affection towards people throughout the organisation.
Those sentiments reportedly contrast with the experiences of employees now facing uncertainty over their livelihoods.
When questioned about the redundancies during a press conference last week, Arteta declined to discuss the matter.
“This question is not for me,” he said. “Obviously I am not the right person to answer that question.”
Arsenal employ approximately 850 people, meaning the proposed redundancies could affect a significant proportion of their workforce.
Although the restructuring is intended to strengthen the club’s long-term financial position, the immediate consequences have reportedly left employees concerned about its direction.