Academy needs to be the backbone of Arsenal
Getty Images | Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Alex Iwobi are the only one in the current squad who have come all the way through the ranks from Arsenal’s academy to the first team.
Arsenal’s academy needs to produce more players for the first team, according to their head of football, Raul Sanllehi.
The new direction is not only about finances, but just as much a question of identity.
The restructuring also means a break with the traditional role of the manager, who will be replaced by a first team coach and a technical director.
23 May 2019 - 1:38 PM
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