Edu has been named the global head of football for Nottingham Forest. Edu will also oversee other other clubs owned by Forest president Evangelos Marinakis – Greek club Olympiacos and Portugal’s Rio Ave.
Edu stepped down from his post as sporting director of Arsenal in November after five seasons with the club.
Edu said: “I’m truly excited about this new chapter and honoured by the trust placed in me. This project connects deeply with my values around innovation and long-term planning. I look forward to building a global football model that is competitive, sustainable, and aligned with our president’s ambition.”
Marinakis said: “We are extremely happy to welcome Edu to our football family. His global experience, values, and winning mindset align perfectly with our objective to strengthen and expand our international football platform.”