Arsenal sporting director Edu is LEAVING the club - in a major blow to Mikel Arteta as he loses key ally who masterminded summer transfer spree
Edu will exit Emirates Stadium at the end of the season after being lured back to Brazil to replace Juninho as director of football at Corinthians.
The pair masterminded Arsenal's summer transfer spree after Mikel Arteta was appointed last December, with the Gunners splashing out £142m on Nicolas Pepe, Kieran Tierney, David Luiz, Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba and Dani Ceballos, while also landing Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari on free transfers.
But now the club are facing a major restructure behind the scenes, with Raul Sanllehi set to leave his role as head of football at the end of the season and Huss Fahmy set to follow him out of the exit door.
Edu is a popular figure among Arsenal fans and players - and his exit will come as a blow to Arteta, who has relied on him heavily since becoming manager.
The Brazilian has been responsible for overseeing Arsenal's transfer strategy and has also played a key role in the club's academy.
His departure will leave a big void at the Emirates Stadium and it is unclear who will replace him.
Arsenal are currently ninth in the Premier League and are facing a battle to qualify for Europe next season.
Arteta will be hoping to turn things around in the coming months, but he will have to do so without one of his most trusted allies.
Edu's departure is a major blow to Arsenal and it will be interesting to see how the club replace him.
It is a difficult time for the Gunners, who are facing a number of challenges on and off the pitch.
The club are in need of a rebuild and it is unclear who will be in charge of that process.
Arteta is under pressure to deliver results and he will need to do so without one of his most trusted allies.
