€1m transfer clause rubs salt into Arsenal wounds after embarrassing Brentford loss: Reports
Arsenal’s painful defeat to newly promoted side Brentford seems to have cost them more than just three points, as player’s appearance triggers clauses worth more than €1 Million. Arsenal got off to a terrible start after they lost 2-0 away to newly promoted side Brentford.
The Gunners started the new Premier League campaign with new hope after having secured the £50 Million signing of Ben White, who is a fantastic addition to their defensive line. This new hope was dampened almost instantly after they were defeated by Thomas Frank’s saavy Bees side.
A fantastic opening goal by Sergio Canos sent the fans at the Brentford Community Stadium into a frenzy. Deservingly so, as this was their first goal in top flight football after 74 years. The home side’s second goal on the other hand, was a complete defensive blunder by Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal fans had a deja vu moment for the second goal they conceded as it was eerily similar to past defeats vs Stoke City. Stoke City had a penchant for bothering Arsenal using long throws, and Brentford's second goal was right out of that playbook.
The North Londoners were unable to stop a long throw in, allowing The Bees' midfielder Christian Norgaard to capitalize on all the defensive errors and head it home.
Pablo Mari's apperance for Arsenal cost them an additional fee of £850,000
If the defeat itself was not painful enough for Arsenal fans, Pablo Mari’s inclusion in what seemed to be a very haphazardly put together back line cost the Gunners £850,000. The Spaniard was chosen to pair up with Ben White at the heart of the Gunners defense.
But Arteta’s faith in the defender backfired spectacularly both on and off the pitch, as his inclusion meant he reached a milestone of 20 appearances for the club. This meant that Arsenal had to pay Flamengo the aforementioned fee for his appearances clause.
Arsenal will be looking to improve upon their league start this season as they face Chelsea at home next week. Arteta will have to improve his team’s performances to make the Arsenal fans happy.
Arteta is yet to find the correct lineup for his Arsenal team, though he was missing Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette for this match. Arsenal will look to bounce back next week with a stronger lineup.