Mikel Arteta transfer dream backed by Arsenal promotion after nine-player deal and Saka proof
Arsenal have already agreed nine deals for players with two more in the offing; the decision to promote the current head of football operations Richard Garlick to managing director is certainly proving a justified one. The Gunners announced the advancement of Garlick’s position at the club at the end of last month but very little fanfare followed.
This perhaps stems from a lack of understanding about the importance of the impact of Garlick at Arsenal, who has worked with now sporting director Edu Gaspar, soon-to-depart Vinai Venkatesham and of course Mikel Arteta to help in the club's progression. Co-chairman Josh Kroenke spoke in hugely flattering terms about the former Premier League director of football when the announcement was made.
«Richard is recognised and respected across the industry for his vast experience, and we were delighted when he joined us back in 2021 to take our football strategy to the next level,» Kroenke said. «He has made an enormous impact since joining us, working closely with our sporting director, Edu, on the development and implementation of the club’s football strategy.
»He has developed strong relationships right across the club and wider industry. Rich has been key to the progress we've made as a club –including recent transfers – and I'm thrilled he will now lead our executive team and continue to drive the club forward with passion."
With so much focus on the work of transfers, as even Josh Kroenke referenced in his statement, perhaps the greatest success of Garlick’s tenure has gone under the radar. Yes, the work done with Edu to strengthen the squad has enabled Arteta to improve his assets in the team, but the retainment of players perhaps even outweighs this.
Nine senior players have
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