Sporting director Ayto departs Brighton - send your thoughts
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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."
Chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber added: "Jason has been a valued team colleague on our strategic leadership group.
"I'd like to thank him for his contribution since he joined the club and wish him all the best going forward."
Technical director Mike Cave will now oversee all sporting areas of the club, working with the existing senior team and reporting to Barber.
How do you feel about the unexpected exit? Is it a concern heading into the summer? And what do you make of another reshuffle in your club's hierarchy?
