Edu Gaspar Resigns as Arsenal Sporting Director

Arsenal's sporting director Edu Gaspar has resigned to pursue a new challenge, reportedly with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. Edu, who joined Arsenal as technical director in 2019 and became sporting director in 2022, played a crucial role in the club's recent resurgence alongside manager Mikel Arteta, overseeing key transfers and the development of both men's and women's teams. Arsenal expressed disappointment over his departure but respected his decision. Edu's new role with Marinakis is rumored to involve overseeing recruitment across multiple clubs, potentially including a senior executive position. The move marks a significant career shift for Edu, who has spent his post-playing career in director roles at Corinthians and with Brazil's national team. Arsenal has yet to announce a succession plan following his departure.