Max Porter becomes under-21s Head Coach

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Max Porter as our new under-21s head coach.

Max joined us in July 2017 as our under-9s coach and has since taken on the role of head coach for numerous age levels, including under-13s, under-17s and under-19s, as well as being our youth development phase lead coach.

Max becomes our under-21s head coach ahead of the 2025/26 campaign following the departure of Mehmet Ali, who joined Brentford's first team coaching staff this summer. Max will be supported by Ken Gillard, our professional development phase lead coach.

In his previous role as under-21 assistant coach, Max has already helped provide a strong foundation for many of our young players as they prepare for their futures in senior football, alongside competing regularly in Premier League 2.

Our Academy manager, Per Mertesacker, said: "Max has got the qualities needed to be a successful leader and coach. The environment he creates for staff and young players is always one of high challenge and ultimate care. Max is driving the highest standards and is a brilliant colleague and coach. We are all looking forward to supporting Max as he continues to develop in this role, and thank him for all his hard work and commitment so far.”

Everyone at Arsenal wishes Max all the best in his new role as our under-21s head coach.

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