Edu's new job after Arsenal exit finally confirmed as club release statement
Nottingham Forest have announced that Edu Gaspar, the former Arsenal sporting director, is their new Global Head of Football following months of speculation over his future.
The Brazilian, 47, won plenty of plaudits for his work at Arsenal before announcing his decision to move on last year. And it's now been confirmed that he's joined the Gunners' Premier League rivals to take up a newly established role within the Forest hierarchy.
Reacting to the news, Edu told the club's official website: 'I'm truly excited about this new chapter and honoured by the trust placed in me.
'This project connects deeply with my values around innovation and long-term planning. I look forward to building a global football model that is competitive, sustainable, and aligned with our President's ambition.'
Evangelos Marinakis, Nottingham Forest's president and owner, added: 'We are extremely happy to welcome Edu to our football family. His global experience, values, and winning mindset align perfectly with our objective to strengthen and expand our international football platform.'
Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.
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