Edu was also heavily involved in Arteta’s appointment as Arsenal manager in 2019, with the club winning the FA Cup at the end of his first season in charge.
“From day one we have been together and I am personally very grateful for everything he has done for me and the incredible work he has done for the football club,” Arteta added.
“We both had this special chemistry working together.
“I feel very blessed that he has been part of my life in such a beautiful place, managing this incredible club. He has been a huge part of that.
“He’s had an incredible opportunity now to do something else in a different role. He believes it’s the right career move for him. We have to respect that. From the bottom of my heart, I think everyone feels that we want the best for him.” . “.
Edu’s departure comes after Arsenal lost two of their last three Premier League games and drew the other, to move seven points behind leaders Liverpool.
However, they go into their Champions League match against Inter Milan undefeated, with two wins in their first three games.
“With everything we’ve been through these last four or five years, we’re in a great place,” Arteta said.
“There have been problems of all kinds at this football club for many years, but now we are in an incredible moment. We are lucky to be where we are.”
