He has scored 42 goals in just 59 games since leaving Arsenal. We regret selling him out carelessly because he’s now better than even our Bukayo Saka”- Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke expresses his frustration at Mikel Arteta for selling unreal “goal machine” who left Arsenal for £0M and is now outscoring Bukayo Saka

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has expressed frustration over the decision to let Alexandre Lacazette leave the club for free, citing his remarkable form since his departure. Lacazette, now at Lyon, has scored 42 goals in just 59 games, outscoring Arsenal’s current star Bukayo Saka. This has sparked regret from Kroenke, who feels the sale was mishandled, particularly given Lacazette’s outstanding goal-scoring record over the past two seasons.

Lacazette left Arsenal in June 2022 after five years with the club, where he scored 71 goals and provided 36 assists in 206 appearances. Despite a strong start in his first season at Arsenal, his form declined over time, and his departure wasn’t seen as a significant loss at the time. However, since returning to Lyon, the 32-year-old French striker has rediscovered his form, scoring 31 goals in the 2022/23 season and continuing his impressive performances this year.

While Saka has been a standout player for Arsenal, with 15 goals and 11 assists last season and 24 goal involvements so far this season, Lacazette’s prolific scoring has led some to question whether Arsenal made a mistake in letting him go for nothing. Kroenke’s comments reflect that sentiment, as Arsenal’s ongoing search for a reliable number nine raises doubts about whether Lacazette’s departure was premature.

Though Saka remains a vital part of the Arsenal squad, Lacazette’s resurgence at Lyon has rekindled discussions about Arsenal’s struggle to maximize returns on player sales. Despite his age, Lacazette’s form suggests he could still have contributed to Arsenal’s ambitions had he stayed. Ultimately, only manager Mikel Arteta knows the full reasoning behind Lacazette’s exit, but it has undoubtedly fueled debates about the club’s handling of player departures.