Curtis Jones

Defensive Midfielder - Arsenal
21 Feb 2027
Sunday
Process

Events

29
  1. Dropped to the bench as Declan Rice was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Declan Rice was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  3. Left out as Mikel Merino was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Mikel Merino was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  4. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  5. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  6. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
  7. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  8. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  9. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  10. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  11. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  12. Personality clash with Christian Nørgaard

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  13. Personality clash with Benjamin White

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  14. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
  15. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  16. Celebrated a derby win with the team

  17. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  18. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His determination converted the message into motivation.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  19. Personality clash with Martín Zubimendi

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  20. Personality clash with Declan Rice

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  21. Joining one of the elite clubs in the game

  22. Sudden media glare after the high-profile move

    Minor
    Cause
    Media noise around the player is shaping this. It played out in the media rather than internally.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
  23. Clashed with William Saliba over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  24. Dropped to the bench as Declan Rice was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Declan Rice was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  25. Personality clash with Mikel Merino

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  26. Permanent transfer

    Decision
    Movement
    Liverpool → Arsenal · 19.5M
  27. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $5.7M/y
  28. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $5.7M/y
  29. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    5y · $6.2M/y