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This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. IVAN GAZIDIS is set to leave Arsenal in October after nine years with the Premier League club. ARSENAL chief executive Ivan Gazidis is reported to have rejected the chance to take up a similar role at AC Milan. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 'Despite not having sole responsibility for the appointment of a new manager, Ivan Gazidis has come in for heavy criticism from sections of Milan supporters.Gazidis left his position last October as Arsenal chief executive to take up a similar role at Milan.Speaking at the time, he said: "Although it is very hard to do - the hardest decision of my life - I believe that, after 10 years, it is the right time for me to step aside to allow new leadership, energy and ideas to take the club forward into this exciting new era. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.Reports in Italy claim former Milan player and boss Leonardo is now in the mix for job that was earmarked for GazidisARSENAL chief executive Ivan Gazidis is reported to have rejected the chance to take up a similar role at AC Milan.Milan are now in the hands of US hedge fund Elliott Management Corporation after former owner Yonghong Li defaulted on his debts.But Il Giornale say that Gazidis has told close friends that he has no intention of giving up his role at Arsenal.The Italian daily reckon that former Milan player and boss Leonardo is now in the mix, having worked in a similar role at Paris Saint-Germain until 2013.The report also says that Milan are lining up a return for Umberto Gandini, who left the Rossoneri after 23 years to take a post on Roma's board in 2016.Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali was previously claimed to be under consideration.Milan have lost £66million in the past year and need financial stability.Gazidis has provided that at Arsenal, refusing to spend over the top in the transfer window and Elliott Management founder Paul Singer is said to have a son who is a big Arsenal fan.And he knows Gazidis personally from visits to watch the Gunners play.Oxford graduate Gazidis accepted the post of Arsenal chief executive in November 2008.In that time he has also overseen big personnel changes at the club, including the departure of Arsene Wenger and arrival of Unai Emery. "After so many years at Major League Soccer and Arsenal, I am now looking forward to joining one of the world’s other great clubs, AC Milan, and working to restore it to its rightful place in football.
"But Gazidis' tenure at Milan has not gone smoothly, with the side missing out on Champions League qualification at the end of last season.And with a managerial change set to happen, Milan fans have taken to social media to blast Gazidis, Boban and Maldini for the uninspiring replacement lined up - and pointed to his unpopularity with Arsenal supporters as a reason for concern moving forwards.Many Gunners fans have criticised Gazidis in the past for the lack of investment in the playing squad and allowing key players like Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey to run down their contracts.And it seems Milan supporters are not so keen on the former Arsenal chief either.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.
Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. While this is the most difficult and challenging course for me, I am excited to see what the future holds for this great club and I am energised by a new personal challenge with AC Milan. Ivan Gazidis left Arsenal last season to join AC MilanAC Milan have sacked manager Marco Giampaolo after the Serie A side's poor start to the season.Milan have lost four of their opening seven league fixtures, including a 2-0 defeat by fierce rivals Inter, and sit 13th in the table.In a statement, the club said: 'AC Milan announces that it has relieved Marco Giampaolo of his role as coach of the First Team. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. At the age of 4 moved to Manchester in the United Kingdom and attended independent Manchester Grammar School. Ivan Gazidis has left his role as Arsenal chief executive to join Italian club AC Milan.