How much have Arsenal spent on transfers under Stan Kroenke?

Cameron Smith

• 16 Oct 2024 14:38 BST
• 4 min read

Arsenal have not won the Premier League title since 2004, but they remain one of England’s very biggest clubs.

The Gunners endured an initial down period after Arsene Wenger’s departure, but Mikel Arteta has inspired a revolution in recent years and Arsenal look like one of the best teams in world football once again.

Formerly owned by descendants of the Bracewell-Smith and Hill-Wood families, Stan Kroenke acquired a controlling 62% stake in Arsenal back in 2011, before taking full ownership of the club in 2018.

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The American businessman hasn’t always spent big in the transfer market, but his financial backing has increased hugely since becoming the full owner of Arsenal.

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Below, FootballTransfers runs through how much Arsenal have spent since Kroenke took over.

How much have Arsenal spent on transfers under Stan Kroenke?

Arsenal have spent a total of €1.5526 billion (€1,552.6 million) on transfers since Kroenke took over in 2011.

His first major signing after becoming the majority shareholder at the Emirates Stadium was Gervinho, although Kroenke sold Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy during his first transfer window at Arsenal.

After years of spending relatively little, Kroenke invested heavily in 2014-15 (€119.2m) and the north London club have not looked back since, rivalling the richest sides in England in regards to spending.

Their biggest spending season came in 2023-24, however. The Gunners spent a whopping €231.6m on new signings, with Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber all joining the club for large fees.

How much have Arsenal earned through sales under Stan Kroenke?

Arsenal have earned a total of €654.29m through player sales since Kroenke took over in 2011.

What is Arsenal’s net spend under Stan Kroenke?

Arsenal’s net spend under Stan Kroenke is €917.21m.

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Who are Arsenal’s most expensive signings under Stan Kroenke?

Declan Rice is Arsenal’s most expensive signing under Kroenke. The English midfielder joined the Gunners from West Ham for a fee of €116.6m in 2023.

Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe is second on the list, courtesy of his €80m transfer from Lille in 2019.

Kai Havertz (€75m) is Arsenal’s third most expensive signing since Kroenke became owners, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (€63.8m) and Ben White (€58.5m) complete the top five.

Who are Arsenal’s most expensive sales under Stan Kroenke?

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is Arsenal’s most expensive sale under Kroenke. The Englishman left the Gunners to join Liverpool for a fee of €38m in 2017.

Alexis Sanchez is the second biggest Arsenal sale under Kroenke. He joined Manchester United for a fee of €34m in 2018, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving the other way.

Cesc Fabregas (€34m) is Arsenal’s third most expensive sale since Kroenke became owner, while Emile Smith Rowe (€31.8m) and Robin van Persie (€30.7m) complete the top five.