Arsenal Supporters’ Trust accuse Ivan Gazidis of 'bad timing' over exit to AC Milan

Moving on: Ivan Gazidis
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James Olley18 September 2018

The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust have accused chief executive Ivan Gazidis of “bad timing” over his move to AC Milan and called on his successor to reconnect the club with fans.

Gazidis, 54, who has ended a near 10-year stay in north London, had been a target for Milan ever since American hedge fund Elliott Management took control of the club in July.

And an AST spokesman told Standard Sport: “The departure of Ivan Gazidis does not come at a good time given all the recent changes. Football clubs need leadership and stability, especially when transitioning from a 22-year period of one-person [Arsene Wenger] rule.

“Just three months ago Ivan Gazidis was telling fans of his wholehearted commitment to Arsenal and being on a journey together. So what changed? Most likely is that a combination of a good offer and his disquiet at the full takeover by [Stan] Kroenke has persuaded him to move on.

“It is important Arsenal choose someone who can work with supporters to make Arsenal stronger.”

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