Arsenal’s Record-Breaking Player Sales: Top 11 Most Expensive Departures

Arsenal have a history of developing talented players and selling them for significant profits. While the club has invested heavily in recent years to compete for Premier League titles, they’ve also earned substantial sums from player sales. Let’s examine Arsenal’s 11 most lucrative transfers out of the club:

11. Marc Overmars – £25 million to Barcelona (2000)

Dutch winger Overmars helped Arsenal win the double in his debut season before departing for a then-massive £25m fee. The Gunners reinvested wisely by signing Robert Pires as his replacement.

10. Emmanuel Adebayor – £25 million to Manchester City (2009)

City flexed their newfound financial muscle by signing Adebayor and defender Kolo Toure from Arsenal in quick succession. Adebayor infamously celebrated scoring against his former club soon after.

9. Samir Nasri – £25 million to Manchester City (2011)

Nasri followed the path to City after a stellar season for Arsenal. The French midfielder won trophies immediately at his new club, validating his decision to leave North London.

8. Joe Willock – £25 million to Newcastle United (2021)

Academy product Willock impressed on loan at Newcastle, equaling a club scoring record. This prompted the Magpies to make his move permanent in a big-money deal.

7. Aaron Ramsdale – £25 million to Southampton (2024)

Goalkeeper Ramsdale lost his starting spot to David Raya and opted to join Southampton in search of regular playing time. Arsenal recouped their initial investment in the England international.