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Arsenal 're-sign top scout Sandro Orlandelli from Manchester United... eight years after he left the Gunners following decade with Arsene Wenger'

Arsenal have reportedly brought scout Sandro Orlandelli back to the club from Manchester United.

As reported by The Mirror, Orlandelli has returned to Arsenal, having previously worked at the club between 2002 and 2012 as South American first-team head scout.

While working at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger, Orlandelli helped to bring Denilson, Carlos Vela, Wellington Silva and Emiliano Martinez to the Gunners, with the latter still at the club.

Arsenal have reportedly rehired top scout Sandro Orlandelli, who left the club in 2012
Arsenal have reportedly rehired top scout Sandro Orlandelli, who left the club in 2012
Orlandelli was most recently working at Manchester United as a first-team scout
Orlandelli was most recently working at Manchester United as a first-team scout
Orlandelli (pictured with Arsene Wenger in April 2002) spent a decade with the Gunners
Orlandelli (pictured with Arsene Wenger in April 2002) spent a decade with the Gunners

Orlandelli confirmed his departure from United in an Instagram post, writing: 'On 31st of December 2019, it was my last day working for Manchester United.