How Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke now compares to Sir Jim Ratcliffe after £1.5bn blow

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Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke’s net worth has edged out over Manchester United’s Sir Jim Ratcliffe in a new report.

The American businessman is one of the richest figures in the Premier League world with Kroenke being the majority owner of Arsenal since 2011, with KSE owning 90% of the club as of 2018.

Kroenke’s reign at Arsenal had largely been criticised by fans with little investment going into the club, yet things have changed greatly since the collapse of the European Super League, where Mikel Arteta has been backed greatly in the transfer market.

Stan Kroenke’s net worth is now higher than Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s

And in a new report by Bloomberg, Kroenke’s net worth is valued higher than Ratcliffe’s, with the new United owner losing a reported £1.5bn in the last year since adding the Red Devils to his catalogue.

Indeed, it’s been quite a 12 months for Kroenke’s sporting assets, with Arsenal almost winning the Premier League as NBA franchise the Denver Nuggets won their first-ever championship title.

With the Gunners again on course to challenge for the Premier League as well as the UEFA Champions League, Kroenke’s net worth could increase even more come this time next year.

And as for Ratcliffe, such a huge investment into United could pay off if the INEOS owner can save this sinking ship, with the Red Devils needing some major work if they’re to be restored to their former glory.

Financial shift shows how impressive Arsenal have become under KSE

After the collapse of the European Super League, not one Arsenal fan would have wanted the Kroenke’s to stick around, with every support keen to seen the American sell the club.

Yet since 2021, KSE have taken every possible good step needed to restore their reputation and to give fans what they have always wanted from their billionaire owners, actual investment into Arsenal.

And the results have spoken for themselves, with Arsenal involved in a second Premier League title race with Champions League qualification seemingly wrapped up already, with more spending expecting this summer.