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Arsenal in Advanced Talks to Hire Napoli Head Scout Maurizio Micheli

The move would extend Andrea Berta's revamp of Arsenal's recruitment structure.

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.