Kroenke says Arteta will be backed this summer: ‘We know we have fallen short’ | OneFootball

Arsenal’s co-chairman Josh Kroenke has vowed the club will invest this summer with the aim of bringing to an end Arsenal’s trophy drought.

The Gunners reached the semi-finals of the Champions League and Carabao Cup this season and will finish as runners-up in the Premier League for the third season running.

But Kroenke is confident that next season can bring the silverware boss Mikel Arteta says his side deserve.

“As a club, we’re striving to win major trophies and, on the men’s front, we know we have fallen short of what we all wanted this season,” said Kroenke.

“Despite not reaching the Champions League final in Munich, our run to the semi-final of the competition still created some of our best nights this season.

“Our match here against Real Madrid was one of the best games and the most electric atmospheres we’ve experienced at Emirates Stadium. The game we played at the Bernabeu will no doubt live forever with those lucky enough to have been there.

“Mikel and his coaching staff, as well as the players, faced some challenges throughout the season and I want to give credit to the way they managed in these circumstances. It’s in these moments you learn the most.

“We plan to invest to get behind winning and doing better next season. We’re delighted we have our sporting director, Andrea [Berta], who will play an important role in this.

“Ultimately, we all want the same thing. We’re as hungry for success as you are and that goes for everyone who works for the club.”

Kroenke also spoke of his pride in the women’s team, who have reached the Champions League final where they will face Barcelona.

“We are immensely proud that Renée (Slegers) will lead out our club at the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in Lisbon on Saturday.

“Whether you’re with us out there or watching here from Emirates Stadium or somewhere else in the world, we will all be right behind the team together. All of us.“We have such a talented women’s team. Mariona was not just our own Player of the Season, but the WSL Player of the Year, too, and Alessia was announced as the FWA’s Footballer of the Year this week.

“Now we just need the team to lift the trophy which would be a fitting reward for all the hard work and incredible support which has gone into getting us to Lisbon.”