Arsenal technical director James Ellis has left the club with immediate effect | OneFootball

Arsenal technical director James Ellis has left the club with immediate effect, according to Hand of Arsenal.

Ellis was promoted to technical director last summer to support Andrea Berta with recruitment following Jason Ayto’s departure.

The 46-year-old started at Arsenal as a first-team scout after joining from Fulham in 2021.

However, he was given a bigger role under former sporting director Edu, and his services were retained after he left.

Ellis was already attracting interest from other clubs before becoming technical director and will likely be moving to a bigger role elsewhere.

Ayto joined Brighton & Hove Albion as their sporting director last September after leaving Arsenal, and Ellis could be moving to a similar position.

His departure is unlikely to affect the Gunners as they prepare for the summer transfer window, and it is unknown whether they will look to recruit a replacement or promote from within.

Arsenal strengthened their squad last summer with the additions of Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard.

They are expected to make further signings next summer and will be keen to add players capable of taking them to the next level.