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2024 - 11 - 4

Edu's Exit: Arsenal's Hearts Sinking Faster than a Lead Balloon!

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Arsenal's sporting director Edu is leaving the club to join forces with Evangelos Marinakis, leaving Mikel Arteta in a bit of a pickle!

In a surprise move that’s sent shockwaves through the Emirates, Arsenal’s sporting director Edu Gaspar is packing up his bags and leaving the club. After being instrumental in reshaping the Gunners' strategy since arriving in July 2019, Edu’s decision has left both fans and management shaking their heads. The Brazilian was a key ally for manager Mikel Arteta as they embarked on an ambitious journey to bring Arsenal back to glory; however, it seems that a new adventure awaits him under the tutelage of Evangelos Marinakis, owner of several clubs in a rival network.

Edu’s exit is more than just a simple departure; it’s a significant blow for Arteta, who has worked closely alongside him to foster a new culture at the club. Many were unaware, as Eduardo had outlined long-term ambitions for Arsenal as recently as September. This rapid change of heart begs the question: What prompted the sporting director's decision to leave now? The answer might lie in underlying tensions or perhaps a juicy contract that even Edu couldn’t resist!

Despite the uncertainty this brings, Edu’s impact on the club is undeniable. He helped transition the Gunners away from the rollercoaster of their previous years, elevating their recruitment strategy and paving the way for tactical brilliance on the field. Not to forget, his epic decision-making skills that (very awkwardly) thwarted a promising player’s move to Tottenham during his time at Corinthians—Oh, the irony!

As fans mourn the potential loss of their ‘mastermind’, the real question is: what does this mean for Arsenal’s future? Arteta will likely need to step up in his recruitment game without Edu’s insight. It’s a complex conundrum, but one thing is for sure—this shake-up is bound to stir the pots of the footballing world!

And here's a fun fact: Edu was once a midfielder for Arsenal and played over 100 matches for the Gunners before stepping into the front office! Also, did you know that the last sporting director to leave Arsenal had his departure followed by a significant downslide for the team? Let’s hope history doesn’t repeat itself here!

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Arsenal sporting director Edu to leave club and join forces with ... (The Independent)

The Brazilian has played a vital role at the Emirates in recent years but is now poised to join up with Evangelos Marinakis.

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Arsenal sporting director Edu has taken the decision to leave the club. (Sky Sports)

... Edu (left) and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta have worked closely together. In September, when the manager signed a new contract, Edu had outlined their new long-term ambitions. There had been no signs he was considering leaving his role. Edu joined Arsenal ...

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Arsenal 'mastermind' Edu to leave in huge Arteta blow, as one ... (Teamtalk.com)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been handed a major setback as sporting director Edu Gaspar has opted to leave the club, according to a report.

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Edu: Arsenal sporting director set for exit - source - ESPN (ESPN)

Edu joined Arsenal in July 2019 as technical director and led a culture shift at the club that saw Mikel Arteta hired as manager and the side battle for the ...

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What is the impact of Edu's Arsenal departure (She Wore A Yellow Ribbon)

Impact of Edu departure The most important factor in a club these days is the togetherness of the holy trinity. Not, I am not talking about the Father, ...

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Edu set for immediate Arsenal return after shock exit (Football.London)

Arsenal's sporting director Edu Gaspar is on the verge of departing the Gunners to start a new role with a Premier League rival.

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Edu stopped me from joining Tottenham in awkward meeting - he ... (Football.London)

Edu Gaspar broke his promise to a player who he refused to let join Tottenham during his time with Corinthians, with the sporting director now set to leave ...

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Edu: Arsenal FC bombshell as sporting director decides to leave (Evening Standard)

The influential Brazilian has been key to the Gunners' rise under Mikel Arteta.

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Arsenal handed shock blow as Edu prepares to quit sporting director ... (The Guardian)

The Arsenal sporting director, Edu, is to leave the club and looks likely to join the network of clubs spearheaded by Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of ...

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True reasons behind Edu exit at Arsenal revealed as bombshell ... (Teamtalk.com)

Arsenal sporting director Edu has reportedly decided to leave the Gunners and sources have revealed to TEAMtalk the reasons behind this shock development.

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What Edu has been doing amid expected Arsenal exit as next job ... (Football.London)

Arsenal's sporting director Edu is expected to be leaving the club this week in a shock blow for Mikel Arteta's recruitment department.

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Edu: Arsenal sporting director set for exit - source - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar is set to leave the club, a source has told ESPN.

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Edu Arsenal exit will expose real Arteta reality in sporting director ... (Football.London)

Arsenal news as Edu Gaspar's exit poses big questions for Mikel Arteta to answer.

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Arsenal icon 'shocked' by Edu exit as Arteta faces fresh 'challenge ... (Football365.com)

Former Arsenal midfielder Edu joined the club as technical director in 2019 before stepping up to the director of football role in November 2022. He helped the ...

Edu to Forest, just as we were noting their figures were misleading ... (Untold Arsenal)

The man who is working on this mission is Evangelos Marinakis, of whom it has been said (see link); the owner of Nottingham Forest. Some people are called ...

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Arsenal sporting director Edu set to leave, expected to join ... (The Athletic)

Arsenal sporting director Edu is expected to leave the north London club and take up a role working with the group of teams controlled by Nottingham Forest ...

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Edu: Arsenal sporting director to leave club with Gunners surprised ... (Sky Sports)

Arsenal sporting director Edu to leave club; exit comes amid interest for a role with Evangelos Marinakiss group of clubs but it is unclear yet whether Edu ...

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Edu Gaspar resigns as Sporting Director | News (Arsenal.com)

We thank Edu for the part he has played in our renewed football strategy and driving the club forward.

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Edu resigns as sporting director at Arsenal (Premier League)

Former player leaves after five years at the club, having recruited Mikel Arteta and many of the current squad.

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Arsenal sporting director Edu resigns from role to pursue 'different ... (expressandstar.com)

Edu was installed as the club's first technical director in 2019, and he has been a key figure in Arsenal's emergence as Premier League challengers.

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Shock next move for Edu being finalised after Arsenal announce ... (Teamtalk.com)

Arsenal sporting director Edu has officially resigned from his position and agreed a deal in principle to take up a role with Nottingham Forest owner ...

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Edu was a charismatic connector at Arsenal and will be a tough act ... (The Athletic)

The sporting director has a personality that brought many parts of the club together and Arsenal will have a tough job replacing him.

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Arsenal may have already made Edu replacement decision after ... (Football.London)

Arsenal may have already taken steps to appoint Edu's replacement after the shock announcement on Monday that the Brazilian is set to leave the club. Edu joined ...

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9 players Arsenal failed to sign under Edu Gaspar - & how they fared ... (PlanetFootball)

Edu Gaspar spent five years as Arsenal's sporting director and was responsible for the signings of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and William Saliba - but ...

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South American striker reveals how Edu blocked Tottenham switch ... (Teamtalk.com)

Arsenal's departing sporting director Edu once blocked a lethal South American striker from joining arch-rivals Tottenham by promising him higher wages that ...

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'I wanted to join Tottenham but Edu wouldn't let me – he didn't stick ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Edu Gaspar – who is set to leave his role as Arsenal's sporting director – refused to allow a South American talent join Tottenham and broke his promise ...

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Five Premier League sporting directors Arsenal could steal in search ... (Football365.com)

Arsenal have lost Edu to Nottingham Forest so it is only right that they raid a Premier League rival for his replacement. Liverpool should be worried.

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Arsenal: Edu leaves role as club's sporting director (BBC News)

The former midfielder was heavily involved in bringing manager Mikel Arteta to the club, with Arsenal winning the FA Cup at the end of Arteta's first season in ...

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Edu leaves Arsenal FC: What happens next and how January plans ... (Evening Standard)

Exit of 'super important figure' is a blow and will be a test of how well run Arsenal are.

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Edu was slated for 'stupidity' over two Arsenal transfers before ... (Football.London)

Edu, who has tendered his resignation at Arsenal, didn't always excel when it came to recruitment, with a pair of transfer deals slammed by Roy Keane and ...

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Ex-Arsenal director Edu will 'improve wages by more than three ... (Football365.com)

Edu's salary is 'improving by more than three times' after leaving Arsenal to accept a job offer from Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

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