Tag: Sven Mislintat

Ajax' German director of football affairs Sven Mislintat attends a press presentation for Ajax' new head coach in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Sven Mislintat set for a sensational return to former club

Borussia Dortmund are set to welcome back a familiar face. Former scout Sven Mislintat close to a return with a contract to be signed 'soon'
Ajax's German goalkeeper #40 Diant Ramaj shouts to teammates during the UEFA Europa League Group B football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Ajax at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on October 26, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal eye 22yo Diant Ramaj as Aaron Ramsdale replacement

Could Arsenal turn to Ajax for a new goalkeeper? Reports suggest Diant Ramaj is on their radar, potentially replacing Aaron Ramsdale.
Ajax' German director of football affairs Sven Mislintat attends a press presentation for Ajax' new head coach in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Ajax criticised for “totally absurd” hiring of former Arsenal man

Former Ajax captain Dusan Tadic criticises the appointment of Sven Mislintat as director of football affairs at Ajax, highlighting a clash in football cultures.
Ajax' German director of football affairs Sven Mislintat attends a press presentation for Ajax' new head coach in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal director of football labelled a ‘con man’

Incoming Ajax CEO Alex Kroes has called former Arsenal man Sven Mislintat a 'con man' for the business he did with the Dutch club.
Ajax' German director of football affairs Sven Mislintat attends a press presentation for Ajax' new head coach in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal exit clarified as former Gunner causes chaos

Ajax's ambitious project with ex-Arsenal man Sven Mislintat reveals pitfalls and lessons about governance, transparency and teamwork in football management.
Sven Mislintat via Arsenal.com

Ex-Arsenal chief faces accusations over multiple transfers

Sven Mislintat has been accused of telling players to switch agents to someone with a stake in his company if they want a transfer to Ajax.
Director sports Sven Mislintat of Stuttgart reacts prior the Second Bundesliga match between FC Erzgebirge Aue and VfB Stuttgart at Erzgebirgsstadion on August 23, 2019 in Aue, Germany.

Investigation launched into ex-Arsenal chief’s transfer

Ajax have parted ways with former Arsenal Head of Recruitment Sven Mislintat, citing the lack of broad support within the organisation while an investigation is launched into one of the club's signings.
Ajax's Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus reacts after his goal was disallowed during the UEFA Europa League play-off 2nd-leg football match between FC Union Berlin and Ajax Amsterdam in Berlin, on February 23, 2023. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal warned major transfer target’s price will rise if they wait

Mohammed Kudus' price will only rise as the transfer window goes on, according to Ajax sporting director and ex-Arsenal Sven Mislintat.
Netherlands' defender Jurrien Timber attends a press conference at Qatar University training sites in Doha on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

22yo to ‘no longer report’ at training as Arsenal deal completes

Arsenal are on the verge of finalising the transfer of Ajax's promising defender Jurrien Timber. Anticipated to become a significant addition to the team, Timber awaits his move.
STUTTGART, GERMANY: Konstantinos Mavropanos of VfB Stuttgart looks on during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg at Mercedes-Benz Arena on April 30, 2022. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Former Gunner proposed as Jurrien Timber replacement at Ajax

Konstantinos Mavropanos has been proposed as a potential replacement for Jurrien Timber at Ajax, with Timber closing in on a move to Arsenal.
Netherlands' defender Jurrien Timber attends a press conference at Qatar University training sites in Doha on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal wages for new signing revealed

Financial details of Jurrien Timber's potential contract with Arsenal emerge, with personal terms agreed upon until summer of 2028.
Sporting director Sven Mislintat of VfB Stuttgart seen during the Second Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Nürnberg at Mercedes-Benz Arena on December 09, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Sven Mislintat agrees to become Ajax Technical Director

Sven Mislintat, who previously worked for Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, is set to join Ajax as their new technical director
HULL, ENGLAND: Chuba Akpom of Middlesbrough celebrates after victory in the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at MKM Stadium on November 01, 2022. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal training return as more move: Ex-Arsenal roundup

For reasons not every Arsenal fan understands, I like to keep an eye on what players and coaches get up to when they leave Arsenal, so here's a round-up of what some ex-Gunners have been up to this week.
Director sports Sven Mislintat of Stuttgart reacts prior the Second Bundesliga match between FC Erzgebirge Aue and VfB Stuttgart at Erzgebirgsstadion on August 23, 2019 in Aue, Germany.

Sven Mislintat leaves Stuttgart amid Jurgen Klopp reunion talk

Sven Mislintat has left Stuttgart at the end of his contract after rejecting an extension and is being heavily linked with a return to the Premier League with Liverpool.
Mavropanos set to sign for Stuttagrt permanently (via Bild)

€3m: Arsenal loan agreement has obligation to buy and bargain price

Forgotten Arsenal man, Konstantinos Mavropanos looks like he will leave Arsenal permanently next summer as he becomes another player shipped out without really being given a chance by Mikel Arteta.
STUTTGART, GERMANY: Dominik Kohr of Mainz is challenged by Konstantinos Mavropanos of Stuttgart during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Mercedes-Benz Arena on January 29, 2021. (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller / Getty Images)

Sven Mislintat on Arsenal 23yo’s summer transfer statement

Sven Mislintat says Konstantinos Mavropanos has made it clear he wants to stay with VfB Stuttgart if he's not in Arsenal's immediate plans.
28.11.20, VfB Stuttgart - FC Bayern Münich: Kingsley Coman contests a header with Konstantinos Mavropanos. Photo: Pressefoto Rudel / Robin Rudel / Pool / Pressefoto Rudel Stuttgart Baden-Württemberg Deutschland

Sven Mislintat confirms Arsenal talks for 23-year-old Konstantinos Mavropanos

Sven Mislintat says VfB Stuttgart are now in talks with Arsenal over a summer move for Konstantinos Mavropanos at the end of his loan spell.
STUTTGART, GERMANY: Matheus Cunha of Hertha BSC is challenged by Konstantinos Mavropanos of VfB Stuttgart during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and Hertha BSC at Mercedes-Benz Arena on February 13, 2021. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Sven Mislintat confident he can sign 23yo Arsenal Emery signing

Sven Mislintat is growing in confidence that he can sign Konstantinos Mavropanos from Arsenal on a loan with a purchase option this summer.
VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern Münich, Bundesliga. Konstantinos Mavropanos takes a throw-in. VfB Pressefoto Baumann / Hansjürgen Britsch / Pool

Sven Mislintat gushes about forgotten Arsenal man

VfB Stuttgart Sporting Director and former Arsenal Head of Scouting Sven Mislintat confirms they want Konstantinos Mavropanos back next season.
Sporting director Sven Mislintat of VfB Stuttgart seen during the Second Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Nürnberg at Mercedes-Benz Arena on December 09, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Sven Mislintat open to Borussia Dortmund return

Sven Mislintat is open to a return to Borussia Dortmund three years after he left to join Arsenal.
Folarin Balogun of Arsenal celebrates his goal during the UEFA Europa League match between Molde and Arsenal on November 26, 2020 in Molde. Photo: Marius Simensen / BILDBYRAN

Arsenal, Balogun, Sven Mislintat, VfB Stuttgart and an agent

Not long after Mikel Arteta blamed Folarin Balogun's agent for the problems securing a deal, The Athletic popped up with an excusive claiming the player was on the verge of signing a pre-contract with a foreign club in a piece that absolutely stank of agent games, but was it?
Francis Cagigao

Francis Cagigao says goodbye to Arsenal

Francis Cagigao has said goodbye to Arsenal after 24 years at the club, the quiet man who discovered so many stars we love releasing a rare statement as he goes.
Raul Sanllehi and Edu

Raul Sanllehi had 1 goal at Arsenal and it cost him

Why did Raul Sanllehi leave Barcelona and join Arsenal? It's a question few cared to ask when he first arrived but many questions raised their head, most of them very uncomfortable.
Sporting director Sven Mislintat of VfB Stuttgart seen during the Second Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Nürnberg at Mercedes-Benz Arena on December 09, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Sven Mislintat experiences Arsenal VAR woes in Germany

We all know that VAR has not been Arsenal's friend this season but did you know that it also seems to be giving former Arsenal man, Sven Mislintat, a major headache in Germany, too?
LEGANES, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between CD Leganes and FC Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on September 26, 2018 in Leganes, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Ousmane Dembele out for 6 months after knee surgery

Reported Arsenal target Ousmane Dembele will be sidelined for at least the next six months after undergoing surgery on his leg.
Unai Emery (right) with Arsenal’s director of football Raúl Sanllehí. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Raul Sanllehi wanted Luis Enrique so why did Arsenal hire Unai Emery?

It has been claimed that Raul Sanllehi wanted Luis Enrique as Arsenal manager but we ended up with Unai Emery. Is that what Raul wanted? The answer will tell us a lot about where Arsenal go next.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after scoring against Newcastle United (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Sven Mislintat: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of the best professionals I have ever worked...

Sven Mislintat has been singing the praises of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, claiming the Arsenal striker is one of the best professionals around.

“It is a huge challenge”: Sven Mislintat Stuttgart deal details emerge

Sven Mislintat has signed a two year deal with VfB Stuttgart.
Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

Sven Mislintat to become VfB Stuttgart Sporting Director

Sven Mislintat will become the new sporting director at VfB Stuttgart in a move Kicker are calling a 'coup' for the German club.
Sven Mislintat via Arsenal.com

Sven Mislintat still wants Premier League move

As we reported back in January, Sven Mislintat is hoping to get another job in the Premier League after leaving Arsenal.
Sven Mislintat via Arsenal.com

Mislintat turns down offers, wants Premier League stay

As we reported back in January, Sven Mislintat is hoping to get another job in the Premier League after leaving Arsenal.
Sven Mislintat, formerly of Borussia Dortmund, has become Arsenal's new Head of Recruitment.

RB Leipzig considering Mislintat for Sports Director role

Sven Mislintat is one of the names in the frame for the sports director role at RB Leipzig.
Sven Mislintat via Arsenal.com

Farewell Sven, we hardly knew you

So, Diamond Eyes, our great jewel finding coup, has left after just over a year and in the absence of anyone spilling the beans In a spectacularly unprofessional manner, we, the fanbase, are left to speculate why.
MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Matthias Ginter of Moenchengladbach passes the ball during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and FC Augsburg at Borussia-Park on January 26, 2019 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Juergen Schwarz/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Spurs scouting Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are scouting Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back Matthias Ginter ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports.
Genk's Leandro Trossard kicks the ball and scores a goal during the UEFA Europa League Group I first-leg football match between KRC Genk and Malmo FF on September 20, 2018, in Genk. (Photo by YORICK JANSENS / Belga / AFP / Getty Images)

Report claims Arsenal agree €25m summer signing of Leandro Trossard

Arsenal have already agreed a deal for their first summer signing, the €25m transfer of Leandro Trossard, according to club fanzine The Gooner.
Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Christopher Nkunku kicks the ball during the French League Cup round of 8 football match between Orleans (USO) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Source stadium in Orleans, on December 18, 2018. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP / Getty Images)

Report: Problems between Thomas Tuchel and Sven Mislintat affected Christopher Nkunku move

Arsenal's move for Paris Saint-Germain's Christopher Nkunku fell through because of Sven Mislintat, according to a report.
Sven Mislintat via Arsenal.com

Sven Mislintat to stay in Premier League

Sven Mislintat reportedly sees his future at another Premier League club after it was announced he would leave Arsenal.
Sven Mislintat via Arsenal.com

German media: Bayern Munich aren’t trying to hire Sven Mislintat

Bayern Munich aren't interested in bringing in Sven Mislintat, despite the German's impending departure from his role as Arsenal's head of recruitment next month.

Spanish report: Emery accuses Sven Mislintat of not doing everything to land James

With the news that Sven Mislintat will leave Arsenal when the transfer window closes, a report from Spain in AS claims that Unai Emery is not happy with the scout for not doing ‘everything possible’ to land James Rodriguez from Real Madrid.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the warm up before the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on October 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans suffer Blue Monday with 2 massive blows

Monday was not a good day for Arsenal fans with the news that Hector Bellerin has done his cruciate and Sven Mislintat will be leaving when the January transfer window closes.