Overview of Mikel Arteta's Financial Status
As of 2025, Mikel Arteta's net worth is projected to be in the millions. This article delves into his earnings from Arsenal, his marriage to Lorena Bernal, his history with endorsements, and his real estate investments.
Net Worth and Salary Details
According to estimates, Mikel Arteta's net worth stands at around $25 million. His wealth primarily stems from a successful playing career in the Premier League with clubs like Everton and Arsenal, along with his managerial income.
In 2019, Arteta signed a four-year contract worth approximately £5 million ($6.6 million) annually, totaling £20 million ($26.5 million) by 2023.
In 2024, he extended his contract for three more years, ensuring his position at the Emirates until 2027. His current salary is estimated at £8.3 million ($11 million) per year, although the club has not officially confirmed this figure. Arteta ranks among the highest-paid managers in the Premier League.
Personal Life and Family
Mikel Arteta has been married to Lorena Bernal since 2010. The couple first met in 2002 in San Sebastian and dated for six years before marrying in Mallorca.
Lorena Bernal, a former model and actress, won the title of Miss Spain in 1999 at just 17 years old and later placed in the top ten at Miss World. She has also appeared in popular television series such as Chuck and CSI: Miami.
The couple has three children: Gabriel, Daniel, and Oliver, all born in Spain. Arteta acknowledges Bernal's significant impact on his life, stating, 'She has changed my perception about life.'
Bernal's net worth is estimated to be at least $1 million.
Lifestyle and Vehicle
While Arteta is not known for leading an extravagant lifestyle, he drives a Cadillac Escalade, a luxury SUV that costs around $100,000. This vehicle features a 6.2-litre V8 engine and produces 403 horsepower, often seen as he travels to Arsenal's training facility.
Endorsements and Business Ventures
During his playing days, Arteta had endorsement deals with brands like Adidas and Puma, with the latter being more prominent towards the end of his career.
Currently, he does not have any exclusive brand endorsements, although fans humorously suggest he should consider a hair product deal.
Arteta has also expanded his wealth through real estate investments in both Spain and the UK. He became a partner in Littlewoods Investment LLP in 2013, which transformed a former industrial site in Liverpool into a modern workspace known as The Bunker. According to Companies House, Arteta is recognized as a person of significant control in this LLP.
