Former Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis is set to begin his first major job at his new side, the Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan by doing deals in the coming summer transfer window and has identified Shkodran Mustafi as his first wish for a defender. The Italian Serie A outfit suffered a bad defence this season, even if they were rated to have had the fifth-best defence in the league as they suffered some poor results. Ivan Gazidis who just parted ways with the North London team is now set to return for the signature of the former Valencia … [Read more...]
Former Arsenal chief returns to raid Unai Emery
North London outfit Arsenal might not be able to keep manager Unai Emery for a long period as he is reported to be wanted at the Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan. The latest report claims that a former Arsenal chief, Ivan Gazidis is interested in the Spanish manager as he hopes to land him if an opportunity arises. The San Siro side have got Gennaro Gattuso who is doing a good job as AC Milan sit fourth in the league table but Ivan Gazidis is keen to have him replaced and Unai Emery has been identified as the best fit for the club. Premier … [Read more...]
Arsenal legend reveals who pushed Aaron Ramsey
Arsenal fans are yet to come in terms with the report that Wales international will be leaving the Emirate Stadium at the end of the season to be with Italian Serie A champions Juventus. Juventus had earlier announced that they have agreed to a deal with the former Cardiff City player and they expect him to officially join them in the coming summer window. There is no doubt of the ability of the 28-year-old and that is why he would be missed with the club’s legend Ian Wright insisting that his former side should not have parted ways with Aaron … [Read more...]
Ivan Gazidis faces £90 fines for Arsenal addiction
New AC Milan CEO has said goodbye to the North London side Arsenal but he seems not to have done that with his mouth as he is alleged to still mention the club while speaking at the Italian Serie A side. The South African-born businessman, who spent nine years at the Emirates Stadium, seems to still have a challenge of not being able to speak without calling the Arsenal name. However, SportsMediaset reveals that the 54-year-old will lose £90 each from the whopping £3.6 million contract he signs with the Italian side each time he speaks about … [Read more...]
Serie A giant close to completing signing of former Gunner
AC Milan are reportedly close to securing the service of Arsenal chief scout Gilles Grimandi. This according to reports will be made possible by the influence of the outgoing Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis who is on his way to the Italian club after saying goodbye. Reports according to La Ga Gazzetta Dello Sport say Gazidis has perfected his entire plan to have Grimandi, who is currently working at the Emirates to join San Siro. Grimandi is believed to be a loyalist of the outgoing Arsenal chief and will not mind dumping his current employers … [Read more...]
Why Ramsey could not win over Arsenal
It has been suggested that Arsenal contract rebel Aaron Ramsey is unable to win over the club because he has lost his only ally who is the former Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis. With Ramsey looking like he wants to remain at the club after stating that he was ready for talks but there was no one to talk to, he would have been handed a chance if Gazidis was to be around. The former Arsenal chief left the club to join Italian outfit AC Milan where he will also be taking a similar role at the club. Juventus shock Pogba, reject him In a report … [Read more...]
Arsenal confirm new addition to executive team
The restructuring for Arsenal continues with the confirmed report of Per Mertesacker as a new member of the executive team. The North London side have continued the club's shakeup which started significantly with the exit of former manager Arsene Wenger which is followed by the departure of Ivan Gazidis who left to Italian side AC Milan. However, Arsenal’s new managing director Vinai Venkatesham stated that the addition of the former player was needful in order to increase the level of football representation at the management level. … [Read more...]
Arsenal table bid for Beppe Morotta
Arsenal are set to replace their departing chief executive, Ivan Gazidis with Juventus CEO Beppe Marotta if reports from Italy is anything to go by. Gazidis announced his exit from the North London club a month earlier to join Italian outfit AC Milan and will take up same position at the club. Immediately his announcement, the Gunners board announced Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham to take the leading role at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal had made it known that it will still proceed to secure a replacement for the departing chief and … [Read more...]
Why Emery has decided to play Ramsey despite contract controversies
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has made it clear that he will continue to make use of contract rebel, Aaron Ramsey in his games despite being involved in contract issues. Ramsey is currently running is last year with Arsenal and has refused to renew his deal. This has raised controversy that the player will be leaving at the end of the season for free. Arsenal have been reported to be making efforts to do away with the midfielder in the January transfer window so as not to lose him without cashing on him. However, the former PSG boss says … [Read more...]
Ian Wright names one evil departing Gazidis did to Arsenal
Departing Arsenal’s chief executive Ivan Gazidis has been perceived by many fans as someone who has done a lot good for the North London club but that opinion is not held by the club’s legend who thinks the outgoing chief has done one evil to the club. Wright made this claim when reacting to reports that Aaron Ramsey will be leaving Arsenal on a free transfer. The former player is not only pained that the 27-year-old will be leaving the Gunners without any financial benefit to the club, but he is also much more concerned about the quality that … [Read more...]
Emery won’t get self distracted with Ramsey contract saga
Arsenal manager Unai Emery is one of those who would wish to have contract rebel, Aaron Ramsey in his team having identified the player as a good fit to his pattern but that won’t mean distracting himself with the controversies that surround the player. The Spanish manager stated that noted that there are many parties involved in a contract talk, hence he cannot decide alone if he wants him to stay or not. He, however, noted that every player is important to the team and equally needed but stressed that he will not be distracted with Ramsey’s … [Read more...]
Arsenal supporters revealed what Gazidis told them in final meeting
Although Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has since announced his decision to part ways with the club for a new challenge with AC Milan, he still has some unfinished business with the club. It has been revealed that Gazidis met Arsenal Supporters Trust (AST) before Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Everton on Sunday, to have his last words to them and also hand over Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham to the fans. Raul now takes over as the head of football while Vinai is now Arsenal’s managing director. Both new principals had resumed their new … [Read more...]
Shake up at Arsenal not over with latest move
The shake up at Arsenal seem to be far from being over with latest development currently being reported at the club. According to sportspromedia.com, the new plan which will see a new development at the Emirates Stadium will have the club establish a new private members' club named The Avenell Club. The club is to be named after the road of former stadium, Highbury. The plans will make the second phase of the redevelopment of Club Level – the club's premium area for club supporters. In a bid to make the fans more comfortable, the … [Read more...]
How Gazidis lied to Arsenal fans
Arsenal supporters under the umbrella of ‘Arsenal Supporters' Trust (AST)’ have accused the departing chief executive of the club, Ivan Gazidis of lying to them. An official announcement was made on Arsenal Twitter handle disclosing the decision of the American businessman to leave the club after 10 years spell for Italian outfit, AC Milan. Gazidis in his reaction stated that it was a hard decision for him to make but maintained that it was time for him to leave the club and move on. This obviously has not gone the right way for Arsenal … [Read more...]
Arsenal in deep trouble, Gazidis hasn’t been replaced
There seem to be many other things to worry about following the shock exit of Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis from the club to AC Milan. Gazidis had announced his leaving Arsenal for Italy and has expressed his pain at the decision, stressing that it was a difficult one to make. Almost immediately, the North London club announced some changes and named Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham as the new head of the club. Raul, who was head of football relations, was named as head of football, and Vinai, the chief commercial officer, becomes … [Read more...]
Ivan Gazidis taking Arsenal star along with him
Following the news of the exit of Arsenal chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, more developments have continued to follow with the latest report hinting that contract rebel Aaron Ramsey could join the departing chief to AC Milan. According to reports, the Italian side made the American billionaire and Ramsey their target and are bent on completing their mission in the Emirates Stadium raid by taking along, the midfielder. The Sun reports that Ramsey remains the next target for the Italian giants. Gazidis has been reportedly offered a deal worth … [Read more...]
Gazidis gives Arsenal departing gift
Arsenal fans may have course to have a rethink in their reaction to the exit of the club’s chief executive, Ivan Gazidis with the latest report. The news of his leaving Arsenal to the Italian side, AC Milan came as a shock s to some fans and felt it was a wrong timing at a point when new changes are being made at the club. However, there should be no cause for alarm with the outgoing CEO announcing a departing gift to the club in form of a new big money kit deal with world class company, Adidas. The Daily Mail reports that the American … [Read more...]
How Gazidis’ disrupts Arsenal structure
The departure of Arsenal chief executive, Ivan Gazidis from the club to AC Milan has brought about major changes in the North London club. Gazidis confirmed the end of his ten years spell at Arsenal after joining the club in 2008. He was part of the building process at Arsenal that gave the team a firm financial backbone in addition to overseeing the end of former Manager, Arsene Wenger and the coming of a new manager, Unai Emery. However, life must move on at the Emirates and it was a quick one to announce the duo of Raul Sanllehi and … [Read more...]
Gazidis speaks further on why he left Arsenal
Former Arsenal CEO Ivan Gazidis has explained why he had to part ways with the North London club to take the job with Italian giant, AC Milan. Gazidis’ departure after 10 years at the club was officially announced by Arsenal in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday. The South African-born businessman explained that ‘Change and succession’ is a necessity for a club like Arsenal to move forward. He suggested that while it is applicable to all positions in the club, that of the CEO should not be different. No wonder, Gazidis was fingered as one … [Read more...]
Gazidis: Arsenal fears finally happen
The fear of losing one of its most prized assets has finally become a reality as Arsenal Chief executive leaves the club to join Italian side, AC Milan. The 53-year-old has put an end to his 10 years spell at the club with his decision to move on after helping the North Lindon side appoint Unai Emery in May as Arsene Wenger's successor as manager. However, he is expected to take a king break and then resume his new role in Italy on 31 October. Gazidis described the decision to quit his job with Arsenal as "the hardest of my life". "Change … [Read more...]
We won’t rush capture of Arsenal key man says Milan
AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni has hinted that the capture of Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis would be a gradual one and won’t be rushed. Scaroni expressed confidence in striking a deal as he expects Gazidis to accept the offer to switch to Italy this month. He noted that what is being expected is the final decision from the Arsenal chief but affirmed that talks have close to being concluded between the two parties. The Milan chief stated that his side will continue negotiations with Gazidis, stressing that the process of selecting a CEO must … [Read more...]
It has been revealed, The man behind Ramsey’s contract mess
Emerging reports indicate that want-away Arsenal Chief Ivan Gazidis is the man behind midfielder, Aaron Ramsey’s refusal to extend his contract with Arsenal. This means that the Arsenal Chief might be heading to AC Milan, the Gunners contract rebel will also be following him to same direction. Ramsey’s contract at the Emirates expires next summer and if he fails to extend his deal, he will leave the club as a free agent and the North London club will not be able to cash in on him. The reason why the Wales international is yet to sign a deal … [Read more...]
Deal almost done for Arsenal chief executive
Arsenal and AC Milan are set to lock horns over Gunners chief, Ivan Gazidis who is reported to be on his way to Italy. Speculations in the past weeks have linked the Arsenal chief executive to Milan but latest report says the Italian outfit are confident to pull a deal that will have Gazidis complete a move to the San Siro Gazidis is well respected by Milan owing to the success he brought to Arsenal. He is now a top target by the president, Paolo Scaroni, and the Elliott group, the US hedge fund which owns the Italian club. According to … [Read more...]