Arsenal set for huge change with shock exit and Josh Kroenke revamp planned

Arsenal are set to confirm a major boardroom revamp with Tim Lewis set to leave his role as the club's executive vice-chair.

Lewis is due to depart North London having been a trusted advisor of theKroenke family for nearly two decades. The 62-year-old has advised Kroenke Sports & Entertainment since 2007 and was appointed as an Arsenal director in September 2020.

Lewis was then promoted to executive vice-chair in March 2023. His exit is reportedly set to signal in a huge overhaul among the Arsenal decision makers.

Richard Garlickwill become the club's chief executive officer, with two more KSE representatives set to be appointed to the board in an effort the strengthen bonds between the Kroenke family and Arsenal.

But Lewis' exit will be the most dramatic change. He has advised Stan Kroenke since 2007 - a period which included his initial investment into the club. Kroenke purchased a 9.9 percent stake from ITV plc in 2007.

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Lewis had reportedly built a strong relationship with current boss Mikel Arteta and was crucial in the Spanish coach signing a new contract in 2022.

He has also become increasingly promiment among Premier League chiefs. Lewis has reportedly been vocal in his opposition to takeovers linked to nation states, while he is a huge supporter of the financial fair play rules currently employed by the top flight.

“My role is not to give football advice but to be there to support and challenge,” he told The Telegraph back in July 2023 when explaining his role with Arsenal.

“They need to be able to explain in order for me to understand and communicate for Stan and Josh to back the recommendation. The brain has to be lined up.

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“Stan and Josh want great information. Then they can decide. Trust is a short word. If you’re a multi-billionaire, it’s a big word.”

Arsenal have enjoyed a positive start to the new season despite the overhail behind the scenes. They sit second in the Premier League after winning three out of their opening four games of the campaign.

That positive start comes after a summer in which Arsenal invested heavily on transfers. The North London side spent around £250m on new players throughout the transfer window - an amount that includes the £60m addition of Eberechi Eze.

Lewis apparently played a key role in that deal, using his close relationship with Steve Parish to get a deal over the line.

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