Edu set to LEAVE role as Arsenal sporting director in significant blow to Mikel Arteta's Gunners

Mikel Arteta was reportedly left furious after Edu's decision to leave Arsenal.

Arsenal are set to lose their sporting director Edu, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season. The Brazilian has been in the role for two years, and has overseen a period of significant change at the club. He has helped to bring in a number of new players, including Nicolas Pepe, Gabriel Martinelli and Kieran Tierney, and has also played a key role in the development of young players such as Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe.

However, Edu has also been criticized for his role in the club's poor transfer record in recent years. Arsenal have spent over £300 million on new players since Edu arrived, but many of those signings have failed to live up to expectations. The club has also failed to qualify for the Champions League in each of the last two seasons, and is currently ninth in the Premier League table.

Edu is expected to join another Premier League club.

It is understood that Edu is set to join another Premier League club, with Newcastle United and Aston Villa both interested in appointing him. Edu is a highly respected figure in the game, and his departure from Arsenal will be a significant blow to Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard is currently under pressure to turn things around at Arsenal, and Edu's departure will only make his job more difficult.

Arteta is reportedly furious with Edu's decision to leave.

According to The Athletic, Arteta is furious with Edu's decision to leave. The Spaniard had hoped to keep Edu at the club, and he is now looking for a new sporting director. Arsenal are expected to make an announcement on Edu's departure in the coming days.

The departure of Edu is a significant blow to Arsenal. He has been a key figure in the club's recent transfer activity, and his knowledge of the game will be missed. Arteta will now have to find a new sporting director who can help him to turn things around at the club.