Arsenal on Brink of Crisis: Edu’s Shock Departure Looms, Casting Doubt on Club’s Future Direction

Edu, who is Arsenal’s sporting director (SD), is set to leave the club. This is reported by the electronic version of the UK’s Daily Mail.

Edu, who helped build Arsenal into what they are today with manager Mikel Arteta, says he intends to leave Arsenal. Edu, who also played at the same club during his active days, was appointed technical director in July 2019 and was in charge of the club’s recruitment department, and was promoted to SD in November 2022, which he currently holds. He also became heavily involved in the management of the academy department.

Since Edu SD arrived at Arsenal, he has acquired current main players Martin Odegaard, William Saliba, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and others, building the club to the point where it can compete with Manchester City, but suddenly the club… It seems likely that he will leave.

The Daily Mail said, “It is unclear whether there was a power struggle within the club,” but added that “talks with the club’s leadership are continuing and the reason for his departure is unknown, but the decision was his own.” It is said that he is close to leaving Arsenal midway through the season.

In addition, the UK’s “Sky Sports” reported that Edu said, “There is a possibility that Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ group will become his new team.” In addition to Nottingham Forest, Marinakis also owns Olympiakos in Greece and Rio Ave in Portugal, and is expected to take up a role within the group.

The news of Edu SD’s resignation came suddenly. His departure, who built the team with manager Arteta, could have a major impact on this winter’s transfer window and the future management of the club.