LEEDS UNITED SET TO APPOINT NEW SPORTING DIRECTOR AS PART OF SUMMER OVERHAUL
Leeds United are poised to appoint a new sporting director as part of a significant overhaul of the club’s management structure. The move comes as the Whites prepare for a probable return to the Premier League and seek to bolster their recruitment efforts.
According to reports, Leeds are close to appointing Samir Arabi, a vastly experienced operator in German football, as their new sporting director. Arabi, 46, has a proven track record in the Bundesliga, having overseen the monumental rise of Arminia Bielefeld during his seven-year tenure as managing director of sport.
Arabi’s appointment is expected to add a new layer of expertise to Leeds’ recruitment department, which will be crucial in preparing the squad for the rigors of the Premier League. The club’s manager, Daniel Farke, is set to work closely with Arabi to identify and acquire top talent.
Farke, who has deep knowledge of the German market, is likely to benefit from Arabi’s expertise in identifying hidden gems in the Bundesliga. Leeds have already tasted success by buying personnel from Germany, and Arabi’s appointment could see the club invest more heavily in players from the German top flight.
Arabi’s achievements at Arminia Bielefeld are a testament to his ability to develop a club’s infrastructure and recruitment strategy. During his time at the club, Arabi oversaw their transformation from a mid-table third-division side to a Bundesliga outfit.
The appointment of Arabi is part of a broader overhaul of Leeds’ management structure, which will see CEO Angus Kinnear depart for Everton. Kinnear’s experience will be missed, but the club is confident that Arabi’s expertise will help drive their recruitment efforts forward.
As Leeds prepare for a summer of significant change, the appointment of Arabi as sporting director is a clear indication of the club’s ambition to establish themselves as a Premier League force. With Arabi’s expertise and Farke’s knowledge of the German market, the Whites are well-equipped to make a significant impact in the transfer market and build a squad capable of competing in the top flight.