Reports on Monday revealed that Edu plans to resign from his position at Arsenal after the team’s 1-0 loss to Newcastle United.
An official announcement from the club is anticipated within the next 24 hours.
David Ornstein has reported that Edu is expected to take on a new role at a different Premier League club once his exit from Arsenal is confirmed.
The report states that Edu has agreed to join a group led by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, although his exact position has yet to be disclosed.
A source from *The Independent* suggests that Marinakis is willing to “triple” Edu’s current salary and offer him a CEO role—something he hasn’t had at Arsenal.
Following these unexpected developments, Arsenal fans have speculated on the reasons behind Edu’s departure, with some linking it to Mikel Arteta.
During the summer, *The Athletic* reported that Arsenal’s leadership was not fully in favor of the signings of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino, but Arteta pushed for them. Ornstein also noted that Arteta’s influence at the club has grown significantly, stating, “As he’s gained power, it’s become harder to question him internally.”
One user on X speculated that Edu might be growing frustrated with Arteta’s methods, suggesting that a “power struggle” during the summer influenced Arteta’s new contract.
They commented, “He only agreed to a new contract after the transfer window closed. I think he made it clear that he wanted specific players or he wouldn’t sign.” Another fan added, “Can you imagine issuing an ultimatum for Calafiori and Merino? We need a sporting director who can challenge Arteta.”
A report from *The Daily Mail* supports these ideas, indicating that Edu’s authority has recently been “diluted.”
Edu has a solid relationship with Evangelos Marinakis, and a move to Nottingham Forest could be imminent once his departure from Arsenal is finalized.
