Edu Gaspar, Arsenal’s sporting director, announced his resignation on Monday, expressing his desire to take on new challenges after playing a key role in the club’s recent resurgence. Edu, a former midfielder who was part of Arsenal's last Premier League-winning squad in 2003/04, joined the club’s management as technical director in 2019. He was instrumental in hiring Mikel Arteta as manager later that year, marking the beginning of a rebuild focused on youth development and team restructuring.
In a heartfelt statement on Arsenal’s website, Edu described the decision as “incredibly hard,” adding, “I’ve loved working with so many great colleagues across our men’s, women’s, and academy teams, especially Mikel, who has become a great friend. Arsenal will always remain in my heart, and I wish the club and its supporters only good things.”
Edu’s tenure saw the departure of established stars like Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, clearing the path for younger players to lead under Arteta’s guidance. While Arsenal has yet to add substantial silverware, the team’s performance has shown significant improvement, finishing as Premier League runners-up to Manchester City in the last two seasons.
Reports indicate that Edu may be set for a new role with Greek businessman Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos. His departure marks the end of a transformative era at Arsenal, with fans and club members looking forward to the next chapter in the club's evolution.
