It’s certainly been far from a walk in the park for Stan Kroenke since his full takeover of Arsenal Football Club in 2018.
A lack of communication, presence and understanding of the club’s values tipped supporters over the edge when news broke that Arsenal were one of the teams to have signed up to the hugely controversial European Super League, a decision which his son, Josh Kroenke, has since admitted was wrong.
As the owners looked to gain trust and make amends for their mistakes, one billionaire sought the opportunity to throw his name in the ring as a potential buyer at a time when fans demanded change. It was somewhat of a smart move by Spotify founder Daniel Ek, but one which turned out to be very short-lived.
