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Key Manchester City man to join Arsenal

Aug 7, 2024

Arsenal has once again tapped into Manchester City’s talent pool, this time reportedly securing the services of elite development squad analyst Darren Rogerson, according to The Athletic.

Rogerson, highly regarded within City’s ranks for his player development skills, is set to join Mikel Arteta’s first-team staff in the coming months.

arsenal academy hale end This move marks Arsenal’s fifth raid on Manchester City under Arteta’s leadership, following the acquisitions of players Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko, as well as staff members Ben Chadwick (head of analysis) and Nicolas Jover (set-piece coach).

Rogerson’s departure from the Etihad Stadium is a significant loss for Manchester City, as he was considered a rising star within their analytical department. Having spent three years at City, he previously worked with the academy and under-18s before moving up to the elite development squad, which sits just below Pep Guardiola’s first team.

The move to Arsenal presents Rogerson with a new challenge and an opportunity to work directly with the first team in a highly competitive Premier League environment. His arrival further strengthens Arsenal’s analytical capabilities, which have played a crucial role in their recent resurgence under Arteta.

Arsenal’s continued interest in Manchester City personnel reflects their ambition to close the gap with the reigning champions. While the Gunners have fallen short in their title challenges in the past two seasons, their strategic recruitment from City demonstrates their determination to learn from the best and build a squad capable of competing for top honours, while also weakening their rivals.

The addition of Rogerson to Arsenal’s backroom staff is a testament to the club’s commitment to innovation and data-driven analysis. As the Gunners prepare for the upcoming Premier League season, they will be hoping that Rogerson’s expertise can help them gain a competitive edge and finally end their long wait for a league title.