Everton man set to join Middle East club as Goodison exit confirmed
Everton are preparing for a busy summer ahead and there are expected to be a lot of changes with the playing and non-playing staff.
The Friedkin Group are preparing for their first summer transfer window since completing the takeover at the end of 2024.
Angus Kinnear has walked through the door from Leeds United, while Kevin Thelwell has left to join Rangers.
Gareth Prosser set to join Al Jazira
On Friday, the Toffees announced that their Academy Director Gareth Prosser will be leaving to pursue an opportunity overseas.
He moved to Goodison Park back in 2022 and has been heading the academy since then.
Prior to that, he also spent over 10 years at Wolves and another six years working with the Premier League in Asia and Africa.
| Role | Destination | Years Spent |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Director | Everton Football Club, UK | Sep 2022 – Present (2 yrs 9 mos) |
| General Manager | Professional Game Academy AuditCo, UK | Mar 2019 – Sep 2022 (3 yrs 7 mos) |
| Academy Manager | Wolves FC, Compton Park, Wolverhampton, UK | Jun 2008 – Mar 2019 (10 yrs 10 mos) |
| Lead Coach – Premier Skills | The Premier League (China, Africa, India) | Jan 2008 – Dec 2013 (6 yrs) |
| Assistant Academy Manager | Derby County FC, UK | Jul 2006 – Jun 2008 (2 yrs) |
However, he’s now set to take up his first assignment in the Middle East.
According to Training Ground Guru, Prosser will be moving to the United Arab Emirates to join Al Jazira FC.
Everton begin process to hire Prosser’s replacement
Everton confirmed in their announcement that the process has begun to hire a replacement for Prosser.
The ongoing recruitment will likely be seeking a visionary leader aligned with the club’s data-driven football structure, emphasising progressive youth development.
A swift appointment ensures continuity, blending tactical innovation with commercial foresight.
The new director must leverage global scouting networks and analytics to nurture future stars, reinforcing Everton’s ambitions.
This hire will drive long-term stability, navigating financial challenges while fostering a pipeline of talent to elevate the first team and maintain a competitive edge in the Premier League’s ever-changing landscape.