Fabrizio Romano has reported on Twitter that new Arsenal Sporting Director Edu was on the radar of three European clubs.
The well-known and well-respected journalist has claimed that as many as three European clubs wanted to make Arsenal official Edu their new director.
However, the former Brazil international is stay at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have announced on their official website today that Edu has been promoted to Sporting Director of the club.
Edu had been working as the Gunners’ Technical Director.
Fabrizio Romano on Arsenal’s Edu
Doing well
In our view, Arsenal are doing extremely well at the moment, and Edu deserves a lot of credit.
It has been a process at the Emirates Stadium, and Edu has been very much a part of it.
Mikel Arteta’s side are as many as five points clear of second-placed and defending champions Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table at the moment.
And they have also reached the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League.
It will be interesting to see how Arsenal do after the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
It will also be interesting to note if the Gunners make any new signings in the January transfer window in order to enhance their chances of beating City to the league title.
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