AC Milan staff won't see Ivan Gazidis for over two months, it has been revealed.

It was announced last week the Arsenal chief exec would be leaving to take up a similar role with Milan.

And it's understood Gazidis won't take up his position formally until December 1. He leaves Arsenal for a contract with Milan worth almost double.

The South African is at work for Milan this week, however, with a meeting scheduled in London involving AS Roma director Umberto Gandini.

Gandini is expected to join Gazidis at Milanello before Christmas.