Arteta stated that Edu received a fantastic opportunity in a different role, which he feels is the best professional move for him, prior to his team’s Champions League matchup with Inter Milan.

Arteta stated that Edu received a fantastic opportunity in a different role, which he feels is the best professional move for him, prior to his team’s Champions League matchup with Inter Milan.

Everyone at Arsenal appreciates Edu’s choice, the Spanish tactician continued.

He thinks it’s the best career choice for him because he’s got a fantastic opportunity in a different function.

“We must honor that, and I sincerely believe that everyone feels that we want the best for him,” Arteta stated.

After five years with Arsenal, Edu confirmed on Monday afternoon that he would be leaving the team.

Edu Gaspar, who played for Arsenal from 2001 to 2005, helped the team win two league titles and was a member of the illustrious “Invincibles” squad in 2003–2004.

In the summer of 2019, Gaspar rejoined the Gunners as technical director, then in November 2022, he was elevated to sporting director.