Arsenal to Appoint Edu as New Technical Director

By Daily Sports on May 8, 2019

Arsenal have agreed a deal for Edu to return to the club as technical director, Goal understands.

After failing to land primary target Monchi in March, the Gunners turned their attentions to their former midfielder – who made 127 appearances for the club between 2001 and 2005.

And talks with the 40-year-old, who is currently general co-ordinator for the Brazil national side, have proved successful – with Edu having agreed to return to north London following the completion of this summer’s Copa America.

Reports in Brazil state that the national team have now started the process of finding a replacement.

Edu first arrived at Arsenal in 2001 and spent four successful seasons at the club, winning two league titles and three FA Cups.

He left for Valencia in 2005 but struggled with injuries throughout his time in Spain. A stint back in Brazil with Corinthians followed before he retired in 2010.

The Brazilian was appointed Corinthians' director of football in March 2011 and assisted

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz during the 2014 World Cup before taking up his role with the Brazilian national team in 2016.

As general co-ordinator Edu looks after the national teams, overseeing all age groups and is considered a key ally of head coach Tite and someone who has input in squad selection.

He has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time, even before they moved for Monchi, with the north London club first having made an enquiry to talk with their former player in January.

At the time, however, Edu opted to stay in his role with the national team – but his stance has now changed following further discussions with head of football Raul Sanllehi.

Once in place, Edu will work alongside Sanllehi overseeing all technical aspects of the club, from player recruitment and contract renewals to coaching practises and the academy.

Goal understands it is, however, looking increasingly likely that Francis Cagigao will receive a permanent promotion to the position of head of recruitment. (Goal)

•Photo shows Edu 

Source Daily Sports

Posted May 8, 2019


 

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