"Not only my manager but one of my closest friends" - Nathan Aspinall joins Luke Littler in leaving ZXF after eight year stint

After Luke Littler already announced last week that he was parting ways with his management agency ZXF Management, now Nathan Aspinall has also decided to part ways as of 2026. 'The Asp' announced this via his official Instagram account.

In his message, the Englishman speaks highly of ZXF and his manager Martin. "After 8 incredible years with ZXF sports management, I’ll be parting ways with them after the conclusion of this year’s world championships," Aspinall joined manager Martin in 2017, at the time an unknown name in the darts world. Under Martin's wing, however, The Asp grew into one of the most successful players of his generation.

Aspinall closes with a word of thanks and hopes for a positive end to the partnership this year. "We have had many laughs along this amazing journey, travelled the world together, seen some amazing places and of course lots of successes and you have not only been my manager but one of my closest friends. What you have done for me and my family I will be forever grateful and from the bottom of my heart thank you for all you have done for me."

"I’m looking forward to signing this 8 year relationship off with a bang over the last few months of the season, aswell as excited about what the future has in store for The Asp."

The former World Matchplay winner is currently ranked 23 on the PDC Order of Merit and will be looking to fight his way back into the top-16 during the upcoming tournaments. So starting next year, he will do so under the wings of a new management team.