Overview
- Multiple outlets on November 11 reported that Arsenal are negotiating to appoint Micheli to a senior recruitment role.
- The club has not confirmed the hire, with the job title, responsibilities and timing still to be determined.
- The pursuit follows departures of Edu and Jason Ayto, with Berta installed as sporting director in April and James Ellis promoted to technical director.
- Micheli is credited with identifying Marek Hamsik, Kim Min-jae and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during a respected scouting career in Italy.
- The 57-year-old previously worked at Udinese, Brescia, Hellas Verona and Bologna, and is in his second spell at Napoli after returning in 2018.