Former Arsenal sporting director Edu has penned an official farewell letter to the Emirates Stadium. While explaining the delay in announcing his departure back in November. Edu joined the Gunners
in 2019 as technical director and was promoted to the role as the club’s first sporting director three years later.
He was replaced by former Atletico Madrid boss Andrea Berta, and was linked with a move to Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis to run his football empire. Edu has now officially announced his departure from the club. He wrote: “Thank you Arsenal. Thank you The Gunners.” Edu said: “With a heart full of gratitude, I can today
officially bring to a close one of the most meaningful periods of my professional life. เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย ” After almost five years and six months, my journey as Sporting Director of Arsenal FC has come to an end. ” I joined the Club in July 2019 as Technical Director. With the mission to return Arsenal to where it belongs, to be in the top division of football. Change the culture of the club, aim to win trophies and make Champions League qualification the minimum target for a club of this size.
” I then had the honour to become the first sporting director in the history of the club, something I will always be very proud of.
” And in this process of rebuilding this team, you the fans have been the key to everything. ”
“To the fans, my sincere thank you. The support, energy and connection we feel again in every game has been special. ” “The Emirates has become a louder version of the old Highbury and to experience it with you is something I will never forget. ”
“To the owners Stan and Josh Kroenke, the Board, Mikel, the players, the coaching staff, Per, Clare, the management team, the backroom staff, everyone who works at the Emirates and especially those who made me feel so warmly in the Director’s Box.
Thank you for your cooperation and kindness over the years. ” It’s never been easy but working hard together with team spirit has made me feel very proud and fulfilled throughout. ” ( The reason I’m only posting this is because I’ve been on holiday for the past few months and out of respect for the club and everyone involved) “I would like to wish Arsenal all the best for success and happiness and send my best wishes to our new sporting director, Andrea Berta, as he takes on this wonderful role.
“ I leave with a peaceful heart and great pride in what we have built together. Thank you very much.”