Sanllehi, who was formerly Barcelona’s Director of Football, was initially appointed the club’s head of football relations before taking on the role of head of football in 2018, following a restructuring.
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The Gunners’ head of football Raul Sanllehi announced the news in a detailed statement to fans on Wednesday.
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The Spaniard enjoyed immense success as Barcelona boss, winning five trophies in his first season including the Uefa Champions League – a competition that ultimately eluded Wenger.
As head of football relations, Sanllehi will be in charge of player negotiations, working with manager Arsene Wenger, chief executive Ivan Gazidis and contract negotiator Huss Fahmy.