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Edu Gaspar Joins Levski Sofia Board Days After Nottingham Forest Exit

The appointment signals a rapid career reset for the former Arsenal director, providing Levski a board voice on recruitment, data and academy development as the club readies for domestic defence and European fixtures.

Overview

  • Levski Sofia announced Monday that Edu Gaspar is one of five newly appointed members of a restructured board of directors, with the body set to elect a chairman and an executive director at its first meeting.
  • Edu’s move comes days after his contract at Nottingham Forest was terminated earlier this month, ending a brief spell as global head of football across Evangelos Marinakis’ network.
  • Multiple reports say Edu’s time at Forest was turbulent: he played no active role in the summer transfer window and was reportedly told to stay away from the stadium and training ground.
  • Following his appointment he publicly outlined priorities for Levski that include earlier transfer planning, modernising data and analysis systems, and strengthening the club’s academy.
  • Levski, who are the reigning Bulgarian champions and enter the Europa League this week, have signalled a push to professionalise sporting operations while Edu seeks to rebuild his reputation and use his international recruitment contacts.