'Rosicky and Arteta history a problem' - Arsenal fans react to appointment news
Arsenal fans have taken to social media to display their disappointment as Tomas Rosicky is a contender to join as sporting director.
The Gunners are still looking to replace Edu who left to represent Evangelos Marinakis and his club network as the head of football operations back in November.
The former player returned to the club in 2019 as technical director before transitioning into a sporting director role.
However fans are not too pleased with the news that an another former player in Rosicky is a “is a leading contender” to be appointed to the role [The Guardian].
Arsenal fans don't want a former player as sporting director
Football Insider opinion
Rosický spent ten years at Arsenal, and the club hierarchy has a history of employing former players. Arteta and Edu are notable examples.
However, a player’s return to the club doesn’t always guarantee success. Fans were stunned when Edu resigned from his role, and Arteta has recently faced criticism for poor performances on the pitch.
Arsenal’s season has been hampered by injuries, with Bukayo Saka sidelined for an extended period. The team hit another stumbling block on 4 January, drawing against Brighton in a frustrating match.
The club have yet to appoint a new sporting director. With the January transfer window already a week in, potential signings appear increasingly unlikely.
News of Rosický’s possible return hasn’t been met with much enthusiasm from fans. One supporter criticised his current work at Sparta Prague, saying, “How many big deals has he pulled off?”
Another fan argued, “This is where Arsenal fail” expressing doubts about the decision.
One fan commented, “I don’t think the sporting director should be a good friend and ex-teammate of Arteta". This alludes to possible issues with objectivity or accountability.
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