Overview

• Gaspar’s new role consolidates leadership over all football operations under a newly created position at Nottingham Forest.
• In his remit he will manage player recruitment, squad strategy and youth development across the club.
• Edu described leaving Arsenal as an “incredibly hard decision” and said he is eager to pursue a fresh challenge aligned with his long-term planning ethos.
• Forest president Evangelos Marinakis hailed Gaspar’s global experience and values, highlighting his role in strengthening and expanding the club’s international platform.
• The Brazilian spent four years as Arsenal’s sporting director, working closely with Mikel Arteta before his resignation last November.