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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Edu Gaspar named Forest's 'Global Head of Football'
Former Arsenal director Edu Gaspar has been appointed as Nottingham Forest's Global Head of Football. The Brazilian left Arsenal midway through the 2024/25 campaign amid rumours that he was set to join Evangelos Marinakis' network of football clubs. Advertisement That has now happened with Forest creating a new role for former player Edu. The 47-year-old's role will see him oversee "recruitment, performance, squad strategy, and player development" according to a statement released by the club. "I'm truly excited about this new chapter and honoured by the trust placed in me," Edu said about his new role. "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." Nottingham Forest were one the surprise packages of the 2024/25 season, finishing seventh and earning European football again in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Nottingham Forest announce appointment of former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gasper as Global Head of Football
Nottingham Forest have officially announced the appointment of Edu Gaspar as their Global Head of Football. The former Arsenal sporting director takes up a newly established leadership role overseeing football operations for the Reds. There was a degree of shock among Arsenal fans back in November when Mail Sport broke the news that the former midfielder would be leaving his role at the Emirates. Edu was responsible for capturing key signings such as Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice and in leading Arsenal's strong performance in recruitment and delivering key players to the club. He is credited with playing a big role in Arsenal's return to competitiveness in recent years. It was quickly revealed that Edu was poised to link up with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis with discussions ongoing. And that has now been confirmed with Forest announcing the news on their website. 'Edu brings a wealth of global football experience, both as a former elite player and a highly respected executive,' the club wrote. 'Since transitioning into football management in 2011, Edu has held senior roles at SC Corinthians Paulista, the Brazilian National Team, and most recently, Arsenal FC, where he has earned widespread acclaim for his innovative and strategic approach to modern football operations. Among his playing achievements are: 'During his time with Brazil as General Coordinator, Edu played a pivotal role in helping the national team lift their first Copa América for 12 years in 2019. 'As Global Head of Football, Edu will oversee all football-related functions, including recruitment, performance, squad strategy, and player development. Edu commented: '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.' President Evangelos Marinakis 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.'
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'This project connects deeply with my values' - Edu joins Forest in new role
Edu Gaspar says he is "truly excited" after Nottingham Forest announced he will take up the club's newly established role of Global Head of Football, overseeing football retiring from his playing career in 2011, Edu has held senior roles at Corinthians, the Brazil national team and, most recently, 46-year-old resigned from his role as the Gunners' sporting director in November 2024, stating it was "time to pursue a different challenge".As a player, Edu played for Corinthians, Arsenal and Valencia as well as earning 15 caps for Brazil. His time in England brought two Premier League titles and two FA his time as firstly technical director and then sporting director in North London, he was heavily involved in bringing manager Mikel Arteta to Arsenal, with the club winning the FA Cup at the end of Arteta's first season in charge."I'm truly excited about this new chapter and honoured by the trust placed in me," he said on the move."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."In his new role, Forest say Edu will "oversee all football-related functions, including recruitment, performance, squad strategy, and player development".Forest president Evangelos Marinakis 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."
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Edu's new job after Arsenal exit finally confirmed as club release statement
Arsenal's former sporting director, Edu, has taken up a new role with Nottingham Forest which will see the Brazilian take ownership of football operations including recruitment 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.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trusted Arsenal executive decides to leave
Jason Ayto's name rarely made headlines, but inside Arsenal, his influence ran deep. Photo via Getty Images Jason Ayto has left the club, ending a decade-long tenure that saw him rise from scout to interim sporting director. Advertisement His exit, communicated internally on Friday and reported by both the BBC and The Athletic, comes just weeks after the club finalised the appointment of Andrea Berta as permanent successor to Edu Gaspar. It appears to be his decision, leaving to 'further his career and pursue other opportunities'. Ayto, 39, was Edu's 'right-hand man' and was promoted to interim sporting director following Edu's departure in November. According to the reports above, his influence extended across the men's, women's and academy operations, overseeing the coordination of scouting, recruitment strategy, and increasingly, high-level transfer negotiations. Despite being considered a strong candidate to take the job full-time, the club opted to appoint Berta, formerly of Atlético Madrid, in April. Advertisement Ayto will now serve a period of gardening leave before pursuing other opportunities. His fingerprints are on much of Arsenal's recent transfer business. He was instrumental in discussions over deals for Riccardo Calafiori, Mikel Merino, and Martin Zubimendi, the latter expected to arrive from Real Sociedad this summer.
