In recent years, Arsenal has spent a lot to bring in star players. So, who is the most expensive player they have ever bought?
Alexis Sanchez | 42.5 million euros
Sanchez was Arsenal’s top star during his years with this team. He, along with Mesut Ozil, is the biggest inspiration in the Gunners attack.
The Chilean striker appeared in 160 matches for Arsenal, scoring 80 goals and assisting 45 times. He moved to MU for 34 million euros in 2018 and lost his form.
Granit Xhaka | 45 million euros
Xhaka moved to Arsenal in 2016 from Monchengladbach. He used to be the captain of the Gunners but was stripped of the captaincy due to inappropriate actions with fans.
The Swiss midfielder is still an important factor in the Arsenal midfield thanks to his ability to regulate the pace of the game and pass the ball with high quality. However, Xhaka always angers Arsenal fans with unnecessary penalties. He has received 4 red cards so far.
Mesut Ozil | 47 million euros
Mesut Ozil is Arsenal’s transfer record when he moved here from Real Madrid in 2014. The world champion marked the end of a long period of frugal spending by the Gunners.
In the Arsenal shirt, Ozil set the record for the player to create the most opportunities in a season (146 times in the 2015/16 season), in a match (against Sunderland in May 2017) of the Premier League.
The German midfielder’s career at the Gunners collapsed due to problems behind the scenes. He was completely removed from Arsenal’s squad in the 2020/21 season and had his contract released half a season early to move to Fenerbahce.
Thomas Partey | 50 million euros
Arsenal stunned Atletico Madrid by paying the full contract release fee to recruit Partey in 2020. The Ghanaian midfielder is a key factor in the Gunners’ midfield.
In the 2021/22 season, when no longer tormented by injuries, Partey appears regularly in the Arsenal squad. At some times, this was one of the important reasons that helped this team maintain stable performance.
Gabriel Jesus | 52.2 million Euros
The Brazilian striker was brought in by Arsenal in the summer transfer window of 2022. He is expected to be the name to help Arsenal improve their scoring.
Alexandre Lacazette | 53 million euros
Lacazette moved to Arsenal in 2017 from Lyon. He mainly plays a supporting role when this team has Pierre Emerick Aubameyang in the squad. The French striker has never scored more than 15 goals for the Gunners in the Premier League.
However, Lacazette is still highly appreciated for his ability to operate widely and coordinately, contributing to the gameplay. When Aubameyang left Arsenal, Lacazette took over the captain’s armband.
He also left after the 2021/22 season ended.
Ben White | 58.5 million euros
Summer 2021 is a memorable milestone in Ben White’s career. He was called up to the England team for EURO 2020 and became one of the most valuable English defenders in history.
Previously, White impressed in the Brighton shirt. He improved significantly in his first season at Arsenal, being considered one of the central defenders with the best ability to handle the ball and launch attacks in the tournament.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 63.75 million euros
92 goals and 21 assists in 163 appearances for Arsenal are Aubameyang’s great contributions. The Gabonese striker became the captain of the Gunners not long after joining from Dortmund in 2017. He is Arsenal’s transfer record under coach Arsene Wenger.
After signing a new contract in 2020, Aubameyang lost form. Arsenal terminated the contract with this player ahead of time so he could move to Barcelona in early 2022.
Nicolas Pepe | 80 million euros
Arsenal’s transfer record is a “bad” contract. Nicolas Pepe has never even had a regular starting position since coach Unai Emery left. In the 2021/22 season, Pepe has to endure being a substitute for junior Bukayo Saka.
Declan Rice | 122 million Euros
Arsenal have faced the financial might of Manchester City but the Premier League champions have faltered first in the bidding war for Rice’s services.
In that sense, this is an extremely important transfer deal for Arsenal. After re-establishing themselves as a major force on the pitch last season, they sent a message to their opponents.
Regardless of what people think about Rice’s transfer fee, or his limitations as a player, he is undeniably one of the top defensive midfielders in the Premier League and a worthy upgrade. compared to Thomas Partey.
