Arsenal appoints Pascal De Maesschalck as new academy director
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Arsenal has confirmed the appointment of Pascal De Maesschalck as their new academy director, effective August 1. De Maesschalck joins from French club Strasbourg, part of Chelsea's ownership group, where he served as technical director since 2024. He succeeds Per Mertesacker, who left Arsenal after eight years in the role. Sporting director Andrea Berta expressed enthusiasm for De Maesschalck's extensive experience in youth development. The club aims to continue developing young players and attracting emerging talent.
- •Pascal De Maesschalck will start as academy director on August 1.
- •He comes from French club Strasbourg, owned by Chelsea's owners BlueCo.
- •De Maesschalck succeeds Per Mertesacker, who left Arsenal recently.
- •Arsenal aims to improve youth development and identify new talent.
- •Sporting director Andrea Berta welcomes De Maesschalck's experience.
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"Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Pascal De Maesschalck as the club’s new academy director.He will officially join Arsenal on August 1 from French club Strasbourg, owned by Chelsea’s owner...
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