“I can’t understand why Arteta allowed that player to leave when we clearly need an aggressive striker. Since his departure, he’s scored five hat-tricks in as many games… Arteta owes us an explanation,” said Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger, frustrated by Mikel Arteta’s decision to sell an aggressive academy striker who has netted five impressive hat-tricks since leaving the club in January.

Arsene Wenger Blasts Arteta Over Sale of Arsenal Academy Striker Who Scored Five Consecutive Hat-Tricks

Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has publicly criticized Mikel Arteta’s decision to sell a promising academy striker in January, calling it “the biggest transfer mistake ever made” at the club.

The young forward, whose name has not been revealed, has taken the football world by storm, netting five consecutive hat-tricks since leaving the Emirates.

Speaking to the media, Wenger expressed his frustration with the move, questioning why Arteta would allow such a prolific talent to leave at a time when Arsenal desperately needs an aggressive striker.

“I can’t believe Arteta let that guy leave when we need an aggressive striker,” Wenger said. “Since leaving us, he has scored five hat-tricks in five games. I think Arteta needs to explain this to us.”

The former Arsenal boss, who oversaw the development of several world-class players during his 22-year reign, hinted that the decision could haunt the club for years to come.

Arsenal has struggled to find consistency in front of goal this season, with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah failing to deliver the kind of numbers expected from a title-challenging side.

Many Arsenal fans have taken to social media to echo Wenger’s sentiments, with some calling for the club to re-sign the striker immediately. Others have compared the situation to past mistakes, such as the departures of Serge Gnabry and Donyell Malen, who thrived elsewhere after leaving Arsenal.

Arteta has yet to respond to Wenger’s remarks, but pressure is mounting on the Arsenal manager to justify the decision, especially if the Gunners’ attacking woes continue. With the Premier League title race heating up, the absence of a ruthless goal-scorer could prove costly in Arsenal’s bid for glory.

As the young striker continues to dominate with his new club, Arsenal fans can only wonder what could have been had he remained at the Emirates. Was this a rare oversight from Arteta, or is there more to the story than meets the eye?