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...]
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...]