Edu Gasper has broken his silence following Arsenal’s confirmation that he is stepping down as the club’s sporting director. The former Brazil midfielder is said to have agreed to take up a new role with Nottingham Forest’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis.
“Now is the time to pursue a different challenge,” Edu said in a statement on Monday. “Arsenal will always hold a special place in my heart. This was an incredibly difficult decision.”
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Appointed in 2019, Edu had built a close working relationship with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, and together, they have transformed the team into serious title contenders.
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