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Premier League sporting directors: who are they, and how much power do they all have?
- Arsenal appointed Andrea Berta as sporting director in March, and he leads recruitment with a high-profile transfer strategy.
- Chelsea operates a five-director system to prevent power consolidation and support the head coach.
- Brentford’s Phil Giles is known for data-driven recruitment and overall strategy with a tough negotiating style.
- Brighton’s Jason Ayto leads all footballing areas including recruitment and performance with Mike Cave and a data-driven approach.
- Liverpool’s Richard Hughes wields significant influence, identifying Klopp’s successor and leading recruitment.
- Manchester United’s tenure under Jason Wilcox has faced internal disputes over transfer policy.
- Newcastle appointed Ross Wilson as sporting director in October, emphasizing communication with managers and a broad remit.
- Chelsea’s recruitment is led by Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, with additional roles across scouting, development, and global recruiting.
- Tottenham’s Johan Lange and Fabio Paratici shared sporting director duties, with Paratici planning a move to Fiorentina after January.
- Everton restructured under a new football leadership team, distributing duties across technical director, director of scouting, and trading.
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