Arsenal fans can now understand that the club do not have enough money to spend in transfer windows and also pay huge weekly wages to players after the head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham revealed that they have been ordered by the club owner to handle Arsenal in a prudent manner. Raul Sanllehi was forced to discuss the contract situation with Wales international Aaron Ramsey with the supporters after seeing his impressive performance last Sunday against Man United which recorded 2-0 defeat. Why this United … [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...]
Why Arsenal are now ready to win trophies, chief
Arsenal new managing director Vinai Venkatesham has hinted that his side are now ready to win trophies. The Gunners have not been title contenders for the past years as they last won the Premier League over a decade ago. Hope was restored with the two FA Cups won by former manager Arsene Wenger in 2014. Since then, the North London side competed without silverware and that might have seen its end following the hint by the team’s chief. Venkatesham explained that a lot of structure has been put in place off-pitch that will ensure the fans … [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...]
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...]
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...]