Paraag Marathe is reportedly set to leave his position with the San Francisco 49ers after 25 years with the organisation.
The former Rangers vice-chairman is expected to leave the franchise on Sunday in order to put more time and effort into Leeds and Rangers, as well as other sporting ventures.
ESPN reports the move has been in the works for a period but is set to be finalised this weekend.
After 25 years with the 49ers, Paraag Marathe is departing the organization to focus full-time on Leeds United and Rangers FC as well as other sports efforts, league sources told ESPN. The move was in the works for a little while, but is being formalized today, per sources. pic.twitter.com/yhgIm1ZQte
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In his role as executive vice president of football operations, Marathe had led strategy at the franchise and controlled the salary cap, as well as being a major player in the development of Levi's Stadium
However, he is now set to exit the 49ers in order to focus on his work with Rangers and Leeds.
Marathe has continued to be a key figure at Rangers, after joing as part of the 49ers Enterprises [a separate investment wing from San Francisco 49ers franchise] takeover with Andrew Cavenagh, despite stepping down from his role as vice-chairman earlier this year.
The experienced executive has not had his financial or football influence diluted after leaving his official position, which was due to UEFA multi-club ownership concerns.
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Discussing his involvement with Rangers after stepping down officially as vice-chairman, Marathe said: “Same involvement. Very, very involved. I’m very interested, I’m very passionate about it.
“There was the MCO rules, things that sort of prevented official board status for the moment, and that could change back too. But very much still involved the same.”
