Raul Sanllehi has been officially announced as Arsenal's new head of football relations with the club playing up his 'extensive contacts across the football world.'
The 48-year-old had served as Barcelona's director of football for 14 years but moves to the London club in February 'to lead future player negotiations'.
Sanllehi was instrumental in Barcelona signing Luis Suarez and Neymar, ensuring the Brazilian moved to the Nou Camp instead of joining Real Madrid back in 2011.
His arrival at Arsenal follows Dick Law's resignation from his position as Arsenal's main transfer negotiator in September.