Ivan Gazidis has resigned as Arsenal chief executive and he will join Italian side AC Milan as their new CEO.
The vacant position will be taken by Raul Sanllehi who joined the Gunners from Barcelona last year as the club’s head of football relations. Vinai Venkatesham who was the club’s chief commercial officer has been appointed as managing director.
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Gazidis’ message to Arsenal fans
“For the last 10 years, I have been privileged to dedicate myself to this great club. Arsenal is entering a new chapter and I have done everything I can to ensure that it is strongly placed to take on that challenge. This includes world-class facilities and outstanding leaders in every sector who carry the values of the club, including, of course, Unai Emery, Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham in whom I have enormous faith.”
Ivan Gazidis has issued the following message to the Arsenal fans, following his decision to leave the club