Arsenal Faces Strategic Shift After Sporting Director Edu's Departure

Edu's unexpected exit to join Nottingham Forest's multi-club network prompts Arsenal to carefully consider his successor's profile.

Edu, a pivotal figure in Arsenal's recent resurgence, resigned to join a multi-club model led by Nottingham Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis.
Arsenal plans to take up to six months to find a new sporting director, with Jason Ayto stepping in temporarily.
The club is open to candidates with either a data-driven or relationship-focused approach as they redefine the role's responsibilities.
Edu's departure was unexpected, but Arsenal has strategies in place for the upcoming transfer windows and is not in a rush to make a January signing.
Arsenal's leadership is set to meet with the Kroenkes in the U.S. to discuss future plans, emphasizing the importance of finding the right successor.