Arsenal majority owner Stan Kroenke declares ‘our objectives and ambition will never waver’

ARSENAL have announced an off-field reshuffle that will see majority owner Stan Kroenke and son Josh moved into new roles.

The pair are to become co-chairs, with the Gunners also confirming that existing director Tim Lewis will become executive vice-chair.

A club statement, published this morning (Wednesday), read: “We are pleased to announce Stan Kroenke and Josh Kroenke have become our co-chairs whilst Tim Lewis becomes our executive vice-chair.

“The appointments are a recognition of how our leadership structure has evolved over the past several seasons since Kroenke Sports & Entertainment assumed 100 per cent ownership of Arsenal Football Club in 2018.

“Stan, Josh and Tim have worked together to drive our club forward and their appointments bring clarity to our structure that reflect their roles and responsibilities and will ensure we continue in our pursuit of progress and success.”

Calls from supporters for Arsenal’s American owners to sell the club – which peaked back in 2021 following the failed European Super League fiasco – have long been forgotten.

The Gunners’ hierarchy, management team and fans are now looking more unified than ever as the north Londoners edge towards a remarkable title push: Arsenal currently sitting five-points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Reflecting on the changes, Stan Kroenke said: “This is a simple evolution as part of us all driving Arsenal forward and further reaffirms our family’s long-standing commitment to this great club.

“Stability in football has never been more important as we move past the pandemic, and we believe this is the perfect time to formalise these roles.

“Our objectives and ambition will never waver – to field teams that compete for trophies at the highest level and lead our club in a way that inspires our passionate supporters around the world.

“Supported by our director, Phil Harris, and together with our executive team and all our wonderful people, we have an incredible opportunity to build on the values and traditions of Arsenal Football Club.”