Edu Gaspar Appointed Forest Global Head of Football

Nottingham Forest have appointed former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar as their new Global Head of Football, marking a significant step in the club’s international expansion and operational ambitions. Edu will oversee all football functions, including recruitment, performance, squad strategy, and player development, across Forest and other clubs owned by president Evangelos Marinakis, such as Olympiakos and Rio Ave. He previously played a key role in Arsenal’s resurgence and was instrumental in the hiring of Mikel Arteta and several important signings. Both Edu and Marinakis highlighted their shared values of innovation, sustainability, and building a competitive global football model. Edu’s arrival follows Forest’s strong Premier League finish and signals their intent to challenge top clubs like Arsenal. His global expertise is expected to drive Forest’s multi-club strategy and strengthen their international platform.