Arsenal players have been holding talks with the club’s hierarchy about the controversial plans for the new European Super League.
Arsenal players have reportedly been briefed about the club’s involvement in the proposed European Super League.
It was confirmed on Sunday evening that the Gunners had signed up to be one of the 12 founding members of the breakaway league, which could get underway as early as the 2022-23 season.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said he was unaware of the plan when quizzed about it following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Fulham. Elsewhere, players who have been threatened with being banned from playing for their national teams – are also understood to have been left in the dark up to now.
As per Express Sport, Arsenal players have been in meetings throughout the day with the club’s hierarchy at London Colney.
Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, who has stepped down from his role on the board of the European Clubs’ Association, has been leading the discussions and explaining why the club believes being a part of the Super League is the best way forward.
Venkatesham is aware that the players, who did not know about the plan prior to Sunday’s game, have concerns and will be answering their questions on the current state of play on issues such as them potentially being barred by UEFA from competing with their national teams.
It is also reported that Arsenal’s billionaire owner is still in the United States and is not due to fly over.
However, Kroenke will have a place on the board of the new league along with the owners of each of the other 11 founder members.
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