This archive report was first published on 9 July 2019.
On July 9, 2019, Arsenal announced the appointment of Edu, a former midfielder, as its new technical director.
Edu, a 41-year-old member of Arsenal's unbeaten Premier League winning squad in 2003/04, will leave his role as general coordinator for the Brazilian Football Confederation after the team won the Copa America on home soil.
As technical director, Edu will work closely with Unai Emery and the first-team coaches, and will play a relevant role leading Arsenal's football vision.
'His arrival is the final and very important part of the jigsaw in our development of a new football infrastructure to take us forward,' said Arsenal's head of football Raul Sanllehi.
'He will be working closely with Unai Emery and the first-team coaches, and will play a relevant role leading our football vision.'
Edu played under Emery at Valencia and believes the future is bright for the club despite failing to qualify for the Champions League for three seasons in a row.
'Arsenal has always had a special place in my heart and I'm thrilled to be returning to this great club in this new role,' Edu said.
