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...]