Edu ’s first task after leaving Arsenal is to oversee the purchase of a club in Brazil, according to reports. The Gunners announced Edu’s shock departure this week , and the 46-year-old hasnow agreed deal in principle to link up with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. Edu, who returned to Arsenal as technical director in July 2019, has played a key role in the Gunners’ recruitment strategy, which has helped restore Mikel Arteta’s side as credible Premier League title challengers.
The Brazilian is now set to work alongside Marinakis in a multi-club structure involving Forest, Greek side Olympiakos and Portuguese club Rio Ave. Marinakis has already held talks to add Serie A side Monza to his portfolio, but according to Brazilian journalist, Jorge Nicola , Edu’s initial remit is to oversee the purchase of a Brazilian club. Vasco da Gama are currently up for sale following the collapse of 777 Partners, a United States-based investment firm that also held stakes in Genoa, Sevilla, Hertha Berlin, Melbourne Victory and Standard Liege.
Speaking about Edu’s exit for the first time on Tuesday evening, Arteta said: ‘Everything happened very quickly. ‘Obviously I loved working with him, I really enjoyed being alongside him on this incredible journey. From day one we’ve been together.
First of all I’m very grateful personally for everything he’s done for me, and for the amazing work he’s done for the football club. ‘I think we both had this special chem.