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Marathe Departs 49ers After 25 Years

Paraag Marathe, executive V.P. of football operations, is leaving the San Francisco 49ers after 25 years with the organization to focus on the team's soccer clubs.

Marathe, who served as chairman of Leeds United and briefly emerged as a finalist for MLS Commissioner before withdrawing his name, will now concentrate on the 49ers' soccer interests in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership.

The executive has been a behind-the-scenes force in contract negotiations and salary cap management for the 49ers, leaving a significant void in the organization's structure. forestarrow.rest