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Arsenal Sporting Director Edu Gaspar Steps Down

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Arsenal Sporting Director Edu Gaspar Steps Down

Edu said he was leaving to take on "another challenge," but did not detail what that would entail.

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has resigned, the Premier League club announced on Monday (4 November 2024).

The former midfielder returned to the club as technical director in 2019 before being promoted to sporting director in 2022 and has been seen as a key figure in Arsenal's emergence as a Premier League challenger League under Mikel Arteta in recent seasons.

Edu said he was leaving to take on "another challenge," but did not detail what that would entail.

"This was an incredibly difficult decision to make," Edu said in a club statement. "Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many incredible people and the chance to be part of something so special in the club's history. Now it's time for a different challenge. Arsenal will always be in my heart I wish the club and its supporters only good things and all the best."

Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke said the club respected Edu's decision and highlighted his "tremendous contribution and commitment to taking the club forward".

Kroenke added: "Change and evolution are part of our club. We stay focused on our strategy and win big trophies. Our succession plan will reflect this ongoing ambition.

Edu played 127 times for the Gunners and featured in Arsène Wenger's 'Invincibles', who were unbeaten during the 2003-04 season.

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