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Arsenal Technical Director James Ellis Set To Leave After Just Seven Months

Ellis, promoted from head of recruitment last summer, is departing amid Arsenal’s ongoing backroom churn after Edu and Jason Ayto's exits. His brief centred on supporting sporting director Andrea Berta beyond first-team deals, including reshaping academy recruitment and tracking Per Mertesacker’s replacement. He was credited for securing Max Dowman in a surprise timing.