– Edu has left his role as general coordinator of Brazil to become Arsenal technical director
– The Brazil legend played five season for the Gunners including the 2003-04 Invincibles squad
– Edu played under current Arsenal boss Unai Emery during his short spell at Valencia
Edu has been appointed as Arsenal’s new technical director after helping Brazil win their first Copa America in 12 years.
The former Gunner who was a member of the Invincibles in the 2003-04 season, will coordinate the work of the club’s first-team coaching group, academy, player scouting and recruitment.
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“Arsenal has always had a special place in my heart and I’m thrilled to be returning to this great club,” he said after his appointment.
“We have a strong squad and some very talented young players with fantastic people at every level. I’m looking forward to helping make a difference,” he added.
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Edu spent five seasons with the north London club from 2001 and also had two spells with Corinthians and also played for Valencia under Unai Emery.
After retiring in 2010, he became Corinthians director of football and has been the general coordinator of the Brazil national team, a role similar to the one he has taken with Arsenal.
He will be on the flight to the United States as Arsenal’s pre-season tour gets underway on Thursday, July 11.
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