Edu Gaspar departs Arsenal after six years, links to Marinakis multi-club model

Edu Gaspar has officially exited his role as Arsenal's sporting director, having spent five and a half years at the club. In an emotional farewell message shared on Instagram, Edu expressed gratitude to the fans and acknowledged their support during his tenure, which included a significant cultural shift aimed at returning Arsenal to football's elite. He first joined the club in July 2019 as technical director and became the first-ever sporting director in 2022, playing a key role in the team's rebuild alongside manager Mikel Arteta. Edu's departure came as a surprise in November, with Andrea Berta being appointed as his successor. He is reportedly set to join a network of clubs owned by Evangelos Marinakis, which includes Nottingham Forest. Edu's time at Arsenal was marked by significant achievements, including returning the team to the Champions League and mounting title challenges.