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Arsenal chief Edu 'is quitting' after crisis talks with club in blow to Arteta

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Arsenal chief Edu 'is quitting' after crisis talks with club in blow to Arteta

MIKEL ARTETA has been dealt a major blow with close ally and Arsenal chief Edu Gaspar set to QUIT the club.

The highly-rated sporting director has helped transform the Gunners from has-beens into title contenders.

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Mikel Arteta has been dealt a blow with Edu Gaspar set to quit ArsenalCredit: PA

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The Brazilian has been behind Arsenal’s brilliant recent signingsCredit: Getty
Arsenal have become title challengers under Edu's watch

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Arsenal have become title challengers under Edu’s watchCredit: Getty

But Edu’s time at the Emirates is coming to an end.

He has been in talks with the club’s hierarchy after a reshuffle of key positions.

And although his reasons remain unclear, Edu has decided to walk away from his backroom role.

A former two-time title winner and Arsenal Invincibles champion, Edu returned to the club in 2019 – initially as technical director – before helping Arteta clear the decks.

Big names like captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil were shown the door.

While new fan favourites including Martin Odegaard, William Saliba and Declan Rice have been signed during his tenure.

As a result, Arsenal have finished the last two seasons as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

Edu’s exit comes on the back of a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park on Saturday.

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The Gunners’ next match comes on Wednesday in the Champions League against Inter Milan.

And boss Arteta will face questions over Edu’s exit at tomorrow’s press conference.

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Fans reacted quickly online to the news of his departure.

One said: “The downfall of Arsenal begins.”

Another declared: “I hate changes like this.”

One noted: “Heads starting to roll at Arsenal.”

Another added: “Arteta could be the next to go.”

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Source link – thesun.co.uk

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