Mikel Arteta claims that Leandro Trossard was “forbidden” from leaving Arsenal, despite the fact that he was frequently linked to leaving throughout the summer. During the typically frantic summer transfer window, the Belgian was mentioned as a potential addition to teams like Bayern Munich and Besiktas.
With the addition of Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke, Arsenal greatly improved their offensive lineup, and it was believed that Trossard may be the one to step aside. The 30-year-old, however, stayed in north London and has already made 14 appearances and scored four goals for the Gunners this season.
The former Brighton player further demonstrated his value to his management on Sunday by starting the game and opening the score in a convincing 4-1 victory against Tottenham. The Spaniard claims he made it apparent throughout the transfer window that Trossard should not be moved; thus, Arteta didn’t want any other evidence.
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According to Arsenal sources, Leo is a composed professional who is unaffected by outside commotion. As one of the unsung stars of Arsenal’s title-chasing team, he instead enjoys his backstage position. After finishing in second place in the Premier League for the third time in a row, Trossard had a difficult summer.
The 30-year-old later signed with German agency DH Sports and Entertainment when long-time agent Josy Comhair, with whom he had worked throughout his professional career, was unable to continue their professional relationship owing to health issues.
A sizable portion of Arsenal’s supporters had also wondered if it was time to let go of Trossard, but he has shown his detractors wrong by scoring four goals and providing four assists in all competitions this season, including Saturday’s spectacular display against Sunderland.
During the intensity of a championship challenge, players like Trossard, who was first acquired from Brighton for £21 million in January 2023, are invaluable, especially when you are also trying to produce success in domestic and European competitions.
