Arsenal chief quits just SEVEN months after getting crucial jobArsenal have continued their behind-the-scenes restructuring with James Ellis departing as technical directorView 2 Images Arsenal look to have made another big decision behind-the-scenes (Image: (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))James Ellis has departed his role as technical director at Arsenal despite only being in the position for seven months, according to BBC Sport. ‌The appointment of Maurizio Micheli in December appeared to form part of that restructuring, with the former Napoli chief stepping into a senior recruitment position. However, he appears destined to exit the City Ground imminently following the club's significant slump in form since his arrival. Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌Igor Tudor has since been confirmed as interim head coach, with his first match at the helm being the North London Derby against Arsenal. And the first goal of course I understand the importance of this game, this is a derby, a north London derby.

Source: Daily Mirror February 21, 2026 12:53 UTC