Arsenal’s sporting director, Edu Gaspar, is set to leave the club amid interest from Evangelos Marinakis’ group of clubs, including Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos, and Rio Ave.
According to multiple reports on Monday, the Brazilian, who played a pivotal role in reshaping Arsenal’s transfer strategy and on-field identity since 2019, is expected to take on a new challenge within Marinakis’ multi-club network.
With potential expansion plans for a fourth European club, Sky Sports News reported on Monday that the former Gunners midfielder has been responsible for the signings of Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, while he helped offload the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil.
Since Edu arrived at the club, Arsenal have spent £867m—only Chelsea and Manchester United have spent more in that period—and have won the FA Cup while finishing as runners-up in the last two Premier League seasons.
The 46-year-old Brazilian, who has played a vital role at Arsenal in recent years, is poised to take on a significant new challenge under Marinakis’ multi-club ownership structure, according to The Independent.
Edu’s departure signals a major shakeup within Arsenal’s transfer department, with Express highlighting the impending impact of his exit.
According to The Daily Mail, Edu’s decision to leave the Emirates Stadium was self-initiated. Although the specifics remain unclear, recent changes in the responsibilities of senior figures at the club are believed to have influenced his choice.
Meanwhile, more details on the situation are expected within the next 24 hours, and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to address Edu’s situation during his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, ahead of their Champions League clash with AC Milan at the San Siro.
