Gazidis’ exit confirmed for the end of October

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis will leave the club at the end of October, it has been confirmed.

Rob Harris of The Associated Press reports that Gazidis will depart the club October 31 as he prepares to join Milan.

The deal has been in the works for some time following a takeover at the San Siro during the summer.

Talks have been on-going, with Gazidis expected to pocket a huge pay rise in Italy.

Harris goes on to add that Gazidis’ exit will lead to wholesale changes behind the scenes at Arsenal. Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham will step up into new roles to fill the avoid left.

The former, who had been working as head of football relations, has been appointed as head of football. Venkatesham becomes managing director after stepping down from his role as the chief commercial officer.

Gazidis was a controversial figure at the club and his departure is likely to cause mixed reactions among the fanbase.