Edu has resigned from his position as Arsenal’s dressing director.
The Brazilian rejoined the Gunners as technical director in the summer of 2019 before being promoted to clothing director in November 2022.
Edu, 46, played for Arsenal between 2001 and 2005 and won two league titles, one of them as part of the ‘Invincibles’ team of 2003-04.
“It was an incredibly difficult decision to make,” Edu said Monday.
“Now is the time to face a different challenge. Arsenal will always be in my heart. I wish the club and its fans only good things and all the best.”
The former midfielder was keen to bring manager Mikel Arteta to the club, and Arsenal won the FA Cup at the end of Arteta’s first season in charge.
Year after year, major titles have eluded them since, operating alongside the Spaniard, Edu has been widely credited with helping the club once again become true identity challengers.
Edu added: “Arsenal have given me the opportunity to work with so many incredible people and the chance to be part of something so special in the club’s history.
“I have loved working with many great teammates across our men’s, women’s and academy teams, especially Mikel who has become a great friend.”
Arsenal finished the previous two campaigns as Premier League runners-up behind champions Manchester City.
Captain Martin Odegaard, Ben White, Gabriel, Gabriel Jesus and Declan Rice all arrived and became key players during Edu’s tenure, although the recruitment of players such as David Luiz and Willian had less impact.
