BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal Regret Selling Him for Just £12m — Now He’s Outscoring Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyökeres! 😳
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has reportedly expressed frustration over one particular Hale End graduate whom Mikel Arteta once let go for a bargain fee — and now, the player is thriving on the biggest stage.
Despite Arsenal’s strong start to the Premier League season — sitting top of the table after seven matches and unbeaten in Europe — one story has left both fans and club officials reflecting on what could have been.
That story is Serge Gnabry.
Once seen as just another promising academy player, Gnabry was sold by Arsenal to Werder Bremen for a mere £5 million after an unconvincing stint in England. At the time, Arteta and the coaching staff reportedly had doubts about his long-term potential. Fast forward to today, and the decision looks like a massive mistake.
The German international has since evolved into one of Europe’s elite wingers, outscoring Arsenal’s own Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyökeres this season, while also ranking among the Top 20 in the Ballon d’Or ratio — an incredible rise from his early North London struggles.
🔥 The Numbers Don’t Lie
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Gnabry: 10 games, 3 goals, 4 assists
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Saka: 7 games, 3 goals, 0 assists
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Gyökeres: 10 games, 3 goals, 0 assists
(Source: Transfermarkt)
Since joining Bayern Munich, Gnabry has delivered jaw-dropping consistency:
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162 goal contributions in 295 appearances for Bayern
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23 goals and 9 assists in 53 appearances for the German national team
His explosive pace, shooting accuracy, and attacking intelligence have made him a vital part of both club and country setups. Talent scout Jacek Kulig even labeled him “one of the best wingers in world football.”
Meanwhile, back at Arsenal, fans can’t help but wonder how different things might have been if the club had shown more patience. With Gnabry now a global superstar, Kroenke’s regret is understandable.
As Arsenal continue their push for silverware this season, the success of their former academy star stands as both an inspiration — and a reminder of how fine the margins are in football.