Owner furious over Champions League exit — major shake-up looms in North London.
In a dramatic fallout from Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final elimination at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, club owner Stan Kroenke has reportedly demanded that one underperforming player pack his bags — or risk being released at the end of the season, according to Sallahsport.
The unnamed player is said to have been singled out after a series of costly mistakes — not only against PSG but also in previous matches against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich. Kroenke, who made a surprise visit to the training ground, allegedly told Arteta and the squad that such performances were unacceptable, especially from high-earning individuals.
While the identity of the player hasn’t been confirmed, the move sends a chilling message: reputations and wages will not protect anyone from accountability at Arsenal. The board is clearly rattled after a season that promised much but has yielded no silverware, heightening pressure on the squad heading into the summer.
Arteta, while defending the team’s overall progress, may now be forced into tough personnel decisions, and this could spark a broader squad overhaul, especially if Kroenke’s words signal more to come.
