David Pemsel has resigned from his role as Premier League chief executive, a position he was due to take up in February.
He was third person to be offered the job, and the search is back on 540 days after Richard Scudamore first gave notice he was quitting.
The Premier League said in a statement on Friday: “Following media disclosures earlier this week and discussions with David Pemsel, the Premier League has today accepted David’s resignation and he will no longer be joining as chief executive.
“Richard Masters will continue as interim chief executive. No further comment will be made at this stage.”
The Premier League announced last month that Pemsel would join as chief executive from the Guardian Media Group.
More to follow
source: theguardian.com