Kroenke makes Promise to Arsenal fans after shock departure of Edu

Josh Kroenke has made a promise to ARSENAL fans after Edu shocked the club and decided to leave the Gunners and agreed a deal in principle to take up a role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

Edu joined Arsenal as technical director in July 2019 before becoming the club’s first-ever sporting director in November 2022, and The 46-year-old shares a strong bond with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, with whom he has rebuilt Arsenal into title contenders with some quality signings over the past few seasons that has really moved Arsenal ahead of Liverpool and Man United.

He has been responsible for the signings of Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, while he helped offload the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil, but after a taking some personal time, he has now decided to leave the club.

Precise details of the role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis are to be confirmed and a formal deal is still to be finalised, but Arsenal confirmed the news – understood to be entirely Edu’s decision – on Monday evening.

And after seeing the former Gunner leave, Kroenke has made a promise to Arsenal fans by admitting that the ambitions of the club will not change: “We respect Edu’s decision and thank him for his immense contribution and dedication to drive the club forward,” Kroenke said.

“Change and evolution are part of our club’s DNA. We remain focused on our strategy and on winning major trophies. Our succession plan will reflect this continued ambition.”

In his farewell statement, Edu said: “This was an incredibly hard decision to make. Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and the chance to be a part of something so special in the club’s history. It has been a special journey and I thank Stan, Josh, Tim and Lord Harris for the support they’ve given me.

“I’ve loved working with so many great colleagues across our men’s, women’s and academy teams, especially Mikel, who has become a great friend.

‘Now it is time to pursue a different challenge. ARSENAL will always remain in my heart. I wish the club and its supporters only good things and all the very best.”

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