Trossard Sets the Record Straight: Arsenal Isn’t Going Anywhere This Season
7 October 2025
Trossard Reaffirms Arsenal Future; No Departure on the Table
Belgian winger Leandro Trossard, who plays for Arsenal, spoke at a press conference today and reiterated that he has never considered leaving the English club as the new season begins, despite persistent rumors of a move.
Trossard joined Arsenal in 2023 from Brighton and has since appeared in 132 matches across all competitions, scoring 30 goals and providing 25 assists.
Speaking ahead of Belgium's World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia on Friday, he said the rumors are common, but departure was never a real option and he feels very comfortable at Arsenal.
He added that at the start of the campaign he struggled with an injury, and that the chatter intensified partly because of his reduced minutes.
He has worked his way back into the first team, helping Arsenal cling to the top of the Premier League, and he noted that in recent weeks he has been in good form physically and mentally.
Belgium face two key matches on Oct 10 and Oct 13 – hosting North Macedonia before a trip to Wales in Cardiff. The aim is to win the Friday game and head to Wales in good spirits, while not underestimating North Macedonia.
On Arsenal's broader plans, reports claim the club is weighing a temporary move to Wembley as part of a major expansion of the Emirates Stadium, which would push capacity beyond 70,000.
The expansion would involve reconfiguring stands, redistributing seats and possibly raising the roof; the plan faces legal hurdles with Islington Council and official permits, and the club has not yet filed for planning approval.
Since moving from Highbury to the Emirates in 2006, Arsenal has pursued a path of increasing commercial and fan experience, and the Cronky family owners aim to make the stadium a future-ready, multipurpose venue.
Real Madrid’s renovation of the Bernabeu inspired Arsenal to pursue a digital, multipurpose concept, and the club plans would seek a similar trajectory with a modern stadium capable of hosting concerts and business events.
The project is estimated at around 500 million pounds, and Deloitte's figures show the club generated 131.7 million pounds in matchday revenue in 2023-24, with 105.2 million from ticket sales between 2021 and 2024; still behind Manchester United and Tottenham but with clear potential for growth.
Legal obstacles, including planning permissions and safety considerations, ensure the road to construction will be long; there is no official building permit yet, and observers expect the process to accelerate later in the year.
London's stadium race continues: since West Ham joined the London Stadium in 2016 and Tottenham opened their new arena in 2019, Arsenal seeks to reclaim dominance as London’s largest club stadium.
If approved, the Emirates expansion could make the venue one of the largest in Europe and a template for future clubs, possibly echoing the ambition to host major events.
From Highbury to the Emirates, the club’s evolution mirrors a wider shift toward digital experiences and revenue streams beyond football, with Kronke-led ambition to turn Arsenal into a modern sporting hub.
Bottom line: Arsenal are staying put for now, with a long-term plan to grow both on and off the pitch.
Sniper punchline 1: Arsenal's transfer window moves slower than a snail on a treadmill—good for suspense, bad for sprint champions.
Sniper punchline 2: If patience were a sport, Arsenal would be a world champion—every season, the fans cheer for the opening act, then wait for the main event that never seems to start on time.
