LUTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Edu Gaspar, Technical Director of Arsenal, speaks to Amazon Prime Video prior to the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has agreed to join Nottingham Forest following his decision to leave his role at the Emirates. Edu, who has been instrumental in Arsenal’s recent success, will be taking up a new role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

Edu joined Arsenal in 2019 as technical director and was later promoted to sporting director. During his tenure, h e played a crucial role in the club’s recruitment strategy, bringing in key players such as Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, while offloading underperforming stars like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Özil.

READ MORE

The decision to leave Arsenal was entirely Edu’s, driven by his desire to take on a new challenge. He has held positive talks with the Marinakis group, which includes clubs like Nottingham Forest, Greek side Olympiacos, and Portuguese side Rio Ave. Edu’s new role will involve working with Marinakis’ network of clubs, overseeing recruitment and player development.

MORE ARSENAL STORIES

Edu’s departure comes at a critical time for Arsenal as they continue their push for the Premier League title and prepare for their Champions League match against Inter Milan. The club will now need to find a suitable replacement to fill the void left by Edu’s departure.

Despite the surprise move, Edu has expressed his gratitude to Arsenal for the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and be a part of the club’s history. He has been credited with transforming Arsenal’s culture and helping the club become title contenders once again.

ArsenalTalks Newsletter

The latest Arsenal news, straight to your inbox.

Get the biggest transfer stories, match reports and breaking Arsenal updates delivered directly to you.

By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time.