Mikel Arteta has vowed to take Arsenal to the very top of English soccer, to make them Premier League champions for the first time in over two decades. The Gunners need to be ruthless and relentless to reach their goal, which means letting go of players who are not integral to the system, no matter how good they are.
On August 2, the North London club offloaded Emile Smith Rowe to Premier League side Fulham. The academy graduate had shown plenty of quality during his time with Arsenal, but he could not give attacking midfielder and captain of the team, Martin Odegaard, a run for his money. So, Arteta green-lit his sale, knowing Arsenal would be able to add 100% of his transfer fees to its coffers due to Smith Rowe’s homegrown status.
This is not the first time Arsenal has sold a high-potential player. The club has done it multiple times over the years, either to fund new signings or at the request of its players. Today, we will check out how much money Arsenal has made from these high-profile sales and where Smith Rowe ranks among the top five departures of all time. Let’s begin!
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#5 Emile Smith Rowe: $34.6 million
Emile Smith Rowe Suffered Numerous Injuries During Arsenal Career
The fifth biggest sale in Arsenal history, Emile Smith Rowe has joined Fulham for a $34.6 million fee. The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Cottagers.
As per Transfermarkt, Smith Rowe enrolled in Arsenal’s youth academy as a 10-year-old in 2010. He progressed through the youth teams and developed further through two loan spells — RB Leipzig and Huddersfield — before officially becoming a member of the Arsenal first team in August 2020. For the senior team, Smith Rowe played in 115 games in all competitions, scoring 18 times and providing 13 assists. The tally would have been much higher had his progression not been hampered due to injuries.
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-08-07 07:00:51
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