Arsenal sporting director Edi Gaspar is reportedly will leave the club. This will shock many because Edu has been quite essential in transforming the club during Mikel Arteta’s tenure.
“This was an incredibly hard decision to make. Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and the chance to be a part of something so special in the club’s history.” Edu said.
“It has been a special journey and I thank Stan, Josh, Tim and Lord Harris for the support they’ve given me.” Edu added.
Edu has played a key role in helping and improving the team alongside increasing the competency of the club in the transfer market after he was appointed at Arsenal in July 2019.
Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice are among the big players that have been linked with Edi that has boosted the team so much.
Edu has discovered and nurtured players, which has been the motor behind revamping Arsenal as a premier league rival.
“I’ve loved working with so many great colleagues across our men’s, women’s and academy teams, especially Mikel, who has become a great friend.” Edu said.
“Now it is time to pursue a different challenge. Arsenal will always remain in my heart. I wish the club and its supporters only good things and all the very best.” he added.
Edu has in the past down played the speculation of leaving Arsenal for Brazil, a country he once played for before joining the English giants.
He has been loyal to the club, and invariably his departure also causes one to wonder of what the next strategy is.
Arsenal will be on the search for a new sporting director who will enable Arteta to challenge for the Premier League title.
However, Edu has plans of becoming the CEO at Nothingham Forest and he can get a position with the Greek side Olympiacos and the Rio Ave of Portugal under the group of Marinakis.
