10 – Stefan Malz

Stefan is Arsenal’s failed contract. 

Stefan is one of the most failed signings in Arsenal history . The 51-year-old former midfielder joined the Gunners in 1999 from 1860 Munich. Stefan could not occupy a regular starting position when facing competition with Patrick Vieira, Emmanuel Petit and Robert Pires. Stefan left Arsenal after only two years at Emirates Stadium with only 14 appearances on the field.

9 – Alberto Mendez

Alberto joined Arsenal from SC Feucht in 1997, at the same time as prominent names such as Nicolas Anelka, Emmanuel Petit and Marc Overmars. Unfortunately, the former German midfielder did not have a flourishing career at Arsenal.

Alberto ended his playing career with Arsenal with only 11 appearances. The Gunners’ failed contract.

8 – Amaury Bischoff

Arsenal took a risk by signing Amaury. The 36-year-old midfielder has a worrying injury history. Amaury spent one year with the Gunners. Sharing with Goal, Amaury said: “It was not easy to decide to leave when I got injured. I came back and gave my best.”

“ The question is should I stay or should I go? I had a conversation with coach Wenger. We decided leaving was the best solution for both parties.”

7 – David Grondin

David in the Gunners shirt. 

David joined Arsenal from Saint-Etienne at the age of 18. Contrary to expectations, he only made one appearance during his five seasons with the Gunners. David left Arsenal and joined Scottish team Dunfermline Athletic.

“ I am young and lack experience playing for a big team, including many good players ,” David shared.

6 – Park Chu-young

Korean player Park Chu-young. 

The Korean player is one of Arsenal’s ‘strange’ signatures under former coach Arsene Wenger. Park played impressively for AS Monaco in Ligue 1. Park arrived at Arsenal in 2011, leaving in 2014 with only 10 appearances.

5 – Shkodran Mustafi

The German midfielder had a bright start at Emirates Stadium. Mustafi joined Arsenal from Valencia in 2016 with a contract worth £35 million.

However, Mustafi gradually declined in the following period with personal mistakes that were difficult to forgive. In February 2021, Mustafi left Arsenal on a free transfer and joined Schalke 04.

4 – Sebastien Squillaci

Arsenal sees the French defender as a quality addition to strengthen the home team’s defense system. Squillaci joined the Gunners from Sevilla in 2010 with a contract worth £6.5 million.

Unfortunately, Squillaci made some serious mistakes when given the opportunity to put his shoes on the field. In 2013, Squillaci parted ways with the Gunners.

3 – Igor Stepanov

Igors is Arsenal’s signature disaster. 

Arsenal decided to sign Igors after Tony Adams was injured. Contrary to expectations, Igors did not have an impressive performance, especially in Arsenal’s 1-6 loss to Man United. Igors made only 17 appearances during his 4 years with the Gunners. Saying goodbye to the London team, Igors landed at Grasshoppers Zurich.

2 – Francis Jeffers

Francis joined Arsenal from Everton. 

In 2001, Francis joined Arsenal from Everton with a contract worth 8 million pounds. “We look between Ruud van Nistelrooy and Francis. In the end, Arsenal chose Francis, ” Wenger shared.

Contrary to expectations, the former English striker scored only 8 goals in addition to not being physically fit. Francis left Arsenal and joined Charlton Athletic.

1 – Nicolas Pepe

Pepe cost Arsenal 72 million pounds. 

Arsenal approved spending 72 million pounds to acquire Pepe from Lille. Unfortunately, the Ivorian star played erratically. Pepe is no longer in Mikel Arteta’s plans. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Ivory Coast player is preparing to join Trabzonspor .