Kia Joorabchian’s growing influence on Arsenal’s transfer policy
He’s not an Arsenal employee – he’s a super agent – however, Kia Joorabchian appears to exert incredible influence over Arsenal’s transfer policy.
Arsenal have agreed four new contracts in recent hours, including signing Cedric Soares from Southampton on a 4-year deal while David Luiz will remain at the club for another 12 months.
What Cedric and Luiz have in common? Kia Joorabchian is their agent.
Last week, during an interview on TalkSport which touched on the transfer talks with his clients, Kia Joorabchian, dropped the following eye-catching comment:
It’s a case of allowing Arsenal to sort out everything that needs to be sorted out during this pandemic. There are several issues within the whole structure that will get resolved.
🙌 “David has been very clear that he is happy at Arsenal.”
📝 “I’m sure we will deal with this [contract] matter at a good time.”
🏆 “David believes the club has huge prospects [to win trophies].”
David Luiz wants to stay at #Arsenal, according to his agent Kia Joorabchian. pic.twitter.com/iU8GdFRmsK
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) June 1, 2020
Those comments triggered many into believing that Kia Joorabchian is deeply involved in the policy making decisions at the Emirates Stadium.
Joorabchian’s comments, however, shouldn’t really be a surprise when you consider that Edu, Arsenal’s technical director, is another Joorabchian client.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MAY 17: Cedric Soares of Southampton in action during the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary’s Stadium on May 17, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
What are the problems with Kia Joorabchian close ties with Arsenal?
Wolves fans know all too well how much one agent can transform a club.
At Molineux, Jorge Mendes has worked wonders in helping Wolves secure some of the best talent to lift them out of the Championship and into contenders for a top 6 spot.
However, while Jorge Mendes has brought Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves and manager Nuno Espirito Santo to the Midlands, Arsenal have signed Cedric – who has been injured for 6 months and has already cost the club a one million pound loan fee – and David Luiz, who showed his frailties at Man City.
Reporter Daniel Storey has revealed his concerns about Joorabchian’s close ties at Arsenal:
It risks creating a transparency issue. Supporters assume that, even if a transfer fails, the player was signed because the club fully believed he was the best choice available.
Wrote this last week on the growing influence of Kia Joorabchian at Arsenal.
Now reports of contract extensions for David Luiz (client) and Cedric Soares (client). https://t.co/ualJr32PAV
— Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) June 23, 2020
Arseblog has similarly raised concerns about Joorabchian’s influence over who Arsenal are signing:
The question is, are these players the best players that Arsenal could have got, or simply players that suit our needs from agents with whom we clearly have very cosy relationships?
New: Good news, bad news, contract extensions and convenient relationships – https://t.co/aLKlf7bukW #arsenal #afc pic.twitter.com/THixzQSFAN
— arseblog (@arseblog) June 24, 2020
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 16: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Valentino Lazaro of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Wondering what Raul Sanllehi does
Raul Sanllehi is the head of football at Arsenal. Sanllehi is supposed to be in control of Arsenal’s transfer policy. But what does he actually do?
Arseblog sarcastically commented that “Sanllehi seems to need a lot of help from agents to get things done… there’s a pattern of behaviour here that I find concerning.”
Meanwhile, Sanllehi’s last contract extension with a current Arsenal player was Joe Willock’s deal back in September 2019.
Alarmingly, Bukayo Saka, who has been Arsenal’s young player of the year this season, is poised to become a free agent in 12 months time.
Whilst Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is out of contract at the end of next season and can speak with clubs over a free transfer in January 2021.
There is a lot to be concerned about for Gooners across the globe.
Social media updates on Kia Joorabchian & Raul Sanllehi
Arsenal: injury crisis and expiring contracts
Kia Joorabchian: pic.twitter.com/BIfMK0eff9
— Simpsons Arsenal (@SimpsonsArsenal) June 23, 2020
Cedric is 29 this summer, hasn’t played a game for Arsenal in six months on loan (£1m loan fee), and has signed a four-year contract. Someone’s getting paid; and someone’s getting taken for a ride. Which is which: TBC.https://t.co/RZUJIPmiVR
— Nick Harris (@sportingintel) June 23, 2020
Arsenal are giving injury prone 28 year old Cedric Soares a 4 year contract & David Luiz a 1 year extension. Both represented by Kia Joorabchian.
At this point, i’m convinced he’s got Raul Sanllehi’s nudes.
— Bhavs (@bhavss14) June 23, 2020
Cédric signing a 3 year deal without a game, Marí to follow suit after playing 2 games. Luiz will probably get his 2 year deal too. Who is handling those issues? You wonder
— Osman (@OsmanZtheGooner) June 23, 2020
“Well look, the key thing is Arsenal haven’t actually gone a year without signing anyone to a new contract.” https://t.co/6awepr5e0d
— James Benge (@jamesbenge) June 23, 2020
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