🟢 Aston Villa have unexpectedly announced the departure of CEO Christian Purslow, which comes amid links with Sevilla sporting director Monchi and is an indication that the balance of power shifted to head coach Unai Emery MichaelHincks reports
And amid links with Sevilla sporting director Monchi, which comes after Barcelona’s Mateu Alemany turned down a move to Villa, it would appear Purslow and owners NSWE agreed his input was no longer required.
“It has been a total privilege to lead Villa for the last five years. I am proud that I leave the club in a much better position on and off the pitch than when I arrived,” said Purslow. “We are re-established in the Premier League; we now have a very competitive professional women’s team; we have outstanding academies for boys and girls; we have created a world class training ground and secured planning permission for an expansion and modernisation of our wonderful stadium.Purslow played a major role in bringing Steven Gerrard to the club
Owners Edens and Sawiris added: “We would like to thank Christian for his outstanding leadership of the Club over the last five seasons. He has overseen a transformation of the Club both on and off the pitch and delivered the ambitious turnaround plan he presented to us when he arrived in 2018. We are grateful for all he has done.”
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