Brighton confirms departure of sporting director Jason Ayto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Brighton has announced that sporting director Jason Ayto has left the club effective immediately. Ayto joined Brighton in September 2025 as their first sporting director after a decade at Arsenal in various technical roles. Chairman Tony Bloom expressed gratitude for Ayto's contributions and wished him well. Following Ayto's exit, technical director Mike Cave will take over all sporting areas of the club and collaborate with the existing senior team.
- •Jason Ayto leaves Brighton with immediate effect.
- •Joined Brighton in September 2025 as first sporting director.
- •Tony Bloom thanked Ayto for his contributions.
- •Mike Cave will oversee sporting areas moving forward.
- 12:43 PMYahoo Sports — Sporting director Ayto departs Brighton - send your thoughts
"Brighton have confirmed sporting director Jason Ayto has left the club with immediate effect. Ayto joined the Seagulls in September 2025 as their first sporting director, having worked at Arsenal for more than a decade in a variety of technical roles. On his exit, in a statement chairman Tony Bloom said: "I'd like to thank Jason for everything he has done for us, and to wish him well for the future."
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