Edu Gaspar, Brazilian national football team manager, attends a press conference to announce the list of players for the upcoming friendly matches against Russia and Germany in preparation ahead of Russia 2018 World Cup, at the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on March 12, 2018. (Photo by Mauro Pimentel / AFP) (Photo credit should read MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP/Getty Images)
Arsenal’s technical director, Edu Gaspar, is reportedly set to leave the club, according to Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail. The Brazilian director has been an instrumental figure at Arsenal, working alongside manager Mikel Arteta to spearhead a major squad overhaul and rejuvenate the club’s project in recent years.
Edu joined Arsenal in 2019 and quickly became a pivotal part of the club’s strategy, focusing on smart recruitment and long-term planning. Together with Arteta, he played a key role in reshaping the squad, bringing in talents like Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Martin Odegaard, while also supporting the emergence of homegrown players such as Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe.
Edu’s impact on the club’s rebuild has been widely recognized, with many fans and insiders crediting him for his vision and dedication to Arsenal’s progress. Under his guidance, the Gunners have made significant strides towards re-establishing themselves as serious contenders in both domestic and European competitions.
As Edu prepares to depart, questions arise about Arsenal’s next steps and how they’ll manage this transition to maintain the momentum of the project. Arsenal supporters will be closely watching the developments, hoping that the groundwork laid by Edu will continue to pay off in the seasons aheads.
