Arsenal sporting director Edu resigns, expected to join Nottingham Forest multi-club group
阿森纳体育总监埃杜辞职，有望加入诺丁汉森林多俱乐部集团
By David Ornstein and James McNicholas Nov 4, 2024
Arsenal sporting director Edu has left the north London club with immediate effect.
阿森纳体育总监埃杜已立即离开这家北伦敦俱乐部。
The Athletic reported earlier on Monday that the Brazilian was set to resign before taking up a role working with the group of teams controlled by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.
The Athletic 周一早些时候报道称，巴西人在担任诺丁汉森林老板伊万杰洛斯·马里纳基斯控制的球队之前将辞职。
Contracts have yet to be signed and the exact role still needs to be finalised, but there is an agreement in place that will see Edu take on a fresh challenge under the Greek businessman.
合同尚未签署，确切的角色仍有待最终确定，但已经达成协议，埃杜将在这位希腊商人的带领下接受新的挑战。
It is anticipated the proposed switch will include Edu, 46, assuming responsibility for adding to the collection of sides and growing the operation.
预计拟议的更换将包括 46 岁的 Edu，他将负责增加球队的集合并发展业务。
Marinakis owns Forest in the Premier League, Olympiacos of Greece and Portugal’s Rio Ave.
马里纳基斯拥有英超联赛的森林、希腊的奥林匹亚科斯和葡萄牙的里奥大道。
In a joint statement with Arsenal confirming his resignation, Edu said: “This was an incredibly hard decision to make.
在与阿森纳确认辞职的联合声明中，埃杜说：“这是一个非常艰难的决定。
“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.
“阿森纳给了我机会与这么多了不起的人一起工作，也让我有机会成为俱乐部历史上如此特别的事情的一部分。”
He added: “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.”
他补充说：“现在是追求不同挑战的时候了。阿森纳将永远留在我心中。我祝愿俱乐部及其球迷一切顺利。
He also thanked his “great friend” Mikel Arteta.
他还感谢了他的“好朋友”米克尔·阿尔特塔。
Sources with knowledge of the situation, who are not authorized to speak publicly, anticipate Edu starting work for Marinakis as soon as he is released from his duties at the Emirates Stadium.
了解情况的消息人士（未获授权公开发言）预计，一旦马里纳基斯从酋长球场的职责中解雇，他就会开始为马里纳基斯工作。
Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke said: “We respect Edu’s decision and thank him for his immense contribution and dedication to drive the club forward.”
阿森纳联合主席乔什·克伦克说：“我们尊重埃杜的决定，并感谢他为推动俱乐部前进做出的巨大贡献和奉献精神。
“Change and evolution is a part of our club. We remain focused on our strategy and winning major trophies. Our succession plan will reflect this continued ambition,” he added.
“变化和进化是我们俱乐部的一部分。我们仍然专注于我们的策略并赢得主要奖杯。我们的继任计划将反映这一持续的雄心壮志，“他补充道。
The Brazilian, a member of the 2003-04 ‘Invincibles’ team as a player, was appointed as Arsenal’s first-ever technical director in the summer of 2019. That December, he hired fellow former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta as head coach, with the Spaniard later changing his role to manager in September 2020.这位巴西人是 2003-04 赛季“无敌”球队的一员，在 2019 年夏天被任命为阿森纳有史以来第一位技术总监。同年 12 月，他聘请了前阿森纳中场米克尔·阿尔特塔担任主教练，西班牙人后来在 2020 年 9 月转任主教练。
Edu’s role also changed two years later, with the Brazilian becoming Arsenal’s first-ever sporting director in November 2022.两年后，埃杜的角色也发生了变化，这位巴西人于 2022 年 11 月成为阿森纳有史以来的第一位体育总监。
Arteta’s appointment led to Arsenal winning the FA Cup in 2020, as well as coming within a point of winning the Premier League title in the 2023-24 campaign. In September, Arteta was given a new three-year contract by Arsenal with Edu saying the news was “a very positive and proud moment for everyone at the club and an important part of what we’re all working towards”.
阿尔特塔的任命使阿森纳在 2020 年赢得了足总杯，并在 2023-24 赛季赢得了英超冠军。9 月，阿尔特塔与阿森纳签订了一份为期三年的新合同，埃杜表示，这个消息“对俱乐部的每个人来说都是一个非常积极和自豪的时刻，也是我们所有人努力实现的重要组成部分”。
Following Edu’s arrival, Arsenal shifted high earners Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mesut Ozil, Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Pepe off the books, signing younger players such as Martin Odegaard, William Saliba and Ben White.
埃杜到来后，阿森纳将高收入球员皮埃尔-埃梅里克·奥巴梅扬、梅苏特·厄齐尔、亚历山大·拉卡泽特和尼古拉斯·佩佩从账上转移出去，签下了马丁·厄德高、威廉·萨利巴和本·怀特等年轻球员。
Last November, Edu was named Best European Director for 2023 at the Golden Boy awards, hosted by Italian outlet Tuttosport.
去年 11 月，Edu 在意大利媒体 Tuttosport 主办的 Golden Boy Awards 中被评为 2023 年最佳欧洲导演。
Edu, who also played for Corinthians and Valencia, scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 127 appearances for Arsenal during his three and a half seasons at the club in the 2000s.
埃杜还曾效力于科林蒂安和瓦伦西亚，在 2000 年代为阿森纳效力的三个半赛季中，他为阿森纳出场 127 次，打进 15 球并送出 8 次助攻。
After retiring in 2011, he spent five years as Corinthians’ director of football back in his native Brazil, in addition to a two-month stint as the Iran national teams’ advisor in 2014.
2011 年退役后，他回到家乡巴西担任了五年的科林蒂安足球总监，此外，他还在 2014 年担任了两个月伊朗国家队的顾问。
Edu then spent three years as the coordinator of the Brazil national team before returning to Arsenal as technical director.
随后，Edu 在巴西国家队担任了三年的协调员，然后回到阿森纳担任技术总监。
Additional reporting: Mario Cortegana
补充报道：马里奥·科尔特加纳
‘Edu’s departure would leave a significant gap at Arsenal’
“埃杜的离开将在阿森纳留下巨大的空白”
Analysis by Arsenal correspondent James McNicholas
阿森纳记者詹姆斯·麦克尼古拉斯的分析
Edu has played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s turnaround. He has rebuilt the recruitment department, playing a critical role in both talent identification and negotiations.
埃杜在阿森纳的逆转中发挥了关键作用。他重建了招聘部门，在人才识别和谈判中都发挥了关键作用。
During his time at Arsenal, there has been huge turnover in personnel. The acquisition of players like Gabriel and Odegaard for reasonable fees has improved the age profile, value and ability within the Arsenal squad.
在他效力阿森纳期间，人员流动非常频繁。以合理的费用收购了加布里埃尔和厄德高等球员，提高了阿森纳队内的年龄状况、价值和能力。
Edu’s work was recognised with his promotion to sporting director in November 2022, which ostensibly granted him oversight of the academy and women’s team.
Edu 的工作得到了认可，他于 2022 年 11 月晋升为体育总监，表面上授予他监督学院和女队的权限。
He also has a good relationship with Arteta. Edu’s departure leaves a significant gap at Arsenal — but it would be hoped the work he has done rebuilding the recruitment department will leave a legacy, and therefore some continuity.
他与阿尔特塔的关系也很好。埃杜的离开给阿森纳留下了很大的空白——但希望他所做的重建招聘部门的工作能留下遗产，从而留下一些连续性。
Arsenal sporting director Edu resigns, expected to join Nottingham Forest multi-club group
阿森纳体育总监埃杜辞职，有望加入诺丁汉森林多俱乐部集团
By David Ornstein and James McNicholas Nov 4, 2024
Arsenal sporting director Edu has left the north London club with immediate effect.
阿森纳体育总监埃杜已立即离开这家北伦敦俱乐部。
The Athletic reported earlier on Monday that the Brazilian was set to resign before taking up a role working with the group of teams controlled by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.
The Athletic 周一早些时候报道称，巴西人在担任诺丁汉森林老板伊万杰洛斯·马里纳基斯控制的球队之前将辞职。
Contracts have yet to be signed and the exact role still needs to be finalised, but there is an agreement in place that will see Edu take on a fresh challenge under the Greek businessman.
合同尚未签署，确切的角色仍有待最终确定，但已经达成协议，埃杜将在这位希腊商人的带领下接受新的挑战。
It is anticipated the proposed switch will include Edu, 46, assuming responsibility for adding to the collection of sides and growing the operation.
预计拟议的更换将包括 46 岁的 Edu，他将负责增加球队的集合并发展业务。
Marinakis owns Forest in the Premier League, Olympiacos of Greece and Portugal’s Rio Ave.
马里纳基斯拥有英超联赛的森林、希腊的奥林匹亚科斯和葡萄牙的里奥大道。
In a joint statement with Arsenal confirming his resignation, Edu said: “This was an incredibly hard decision to make.
在与阿森纳确认辞职的联合声明中，埃杜说：“这是一个非常艰难的决定。
“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.
“阿森纳给了我机会与这么多了不起的人一起工作，也让我有机会成为俱乐部历史上如此特别的事情的一部分。”
He added: “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.”
他补充说：“现在是追求不同挑战的时候了。阿森纳将永远留在我心中。我祝愿俱乐部及其球迷一切顺利。
He also thanked his “great friend” Mikel Arteta.
他还感谢了他的“好朋友”米克尔·阿尔特塔。
Sources with knowledge of the situation, who are not authorized to speak publicly, anticipate Edu starting work for Marinakis as soon as he is released from his duties at the Emirates Stadium.
了解情况的消息人士（未获授权公开发言）预计，一旦马里纳基斯从酋长球场的职责中解雇，他就会开始为马里纳基斯工作。
Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke said: “We respect Edu’s decision and thank him for his immense contribution and dedication to drive the club forward.”
阿森纳联合主席乔什·克伦克说：“我们尊重埃杜的决定，并感谢他为推动俱乐部前进做出的巨大贡献和奉献精神。
“Change and evolution is a part of our club. We remain focused on our strategy and winning major trophies. Our succession plan will reflect this continued ambition,” he added.
“变化和进化是我们俱乐部的一部分。我们仍然专注于我们的策略并赢得主要奖杯。我们的继任计划将反映这一持续的雄心壮志，“他补充道。
The Brazilian, a member of the 2003-04 ‘Invincibles’ team as a player, was appointed as Arsenal’s first-ever technical director in the summer of 2019. That December, he hired fellow former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta as head coach, with the Spaniard later changing his role to manager in September 2020.这位巴西人是 2003-04 赛季“无敌”球队的一员，在 2019 年夏天被任命为阿森纳有史以来第一位技术总监。同年 12 月，他聘请了前阿森纳中场米克尔·阿尔特塔担任主教练，西班牙人后来在 2020 年 9 月转任主教练。
Edu’s role also changed two years later, with the Brazilian becoming Arsenal’s first-ever sporting director in November 2022.两年后，埃杜的角色也发生了变化，这位巴西人于 2022 年 11 月成为阿森纳有史以来的第一位体育总监。
Arteta’s appointment led to Arsenal winning the FA Cup in 2020, as well as coming within a point of winning the Premier League title in the 2023-24 campaign. In September, Arteta was given a new three-year contract by Arsenal with Edu saying the news was “a very positive and proud moment for everyone at the club and an important part of what we’re all working towards”.
阿尔特塔的任命使阿森纳在 2020 年赢得了足总杯，并在 2023-24 赛季赢得了英超冠军。9 月，阿尔特塔与阿森纳签订了一份为期三年的新合同，埃杜表示，这个消息“对俱乐部的每个人来说都是一个非常积极和自豪的时刻，也是我们所有人努力实现的重要组成部分”。
Following Edu’s arrival, Arsenal shifted high earners Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mesut Ozil, Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Pepe off the books, signing younger players such as Martin Odegaard, William Saliba and Ben White.
埃杜到来后，阿森纳将高收入球员皮埃尔-埃梅里克·奥巴梅扬、梅苏特·厄齐尔、亚历山大·拉卡泽特和尼古拉斯·佩佩从账上转移出去，签下了马丁·厄德高、威廉·萨利巴和本·怀特等年轻球员。
Last November, Edu was named Best European Director for 2023 at the Golden Boy awards, hosted by Italian outlet Tuttosport.
去年 11 月，Edu 在意大利媒体 Tuttosport 主办的 Golden Boy Awards 中被评为 2023 年最佳欧洲导演。
Edu, who also played for Corinthians and Valencia, scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 127 appearances for Arsenal during his three and a half seasons at the club in the 2000s.
埃杜还曾效力于科林蒂安和瓦伦西亚，在 2000 年代为阿森纳效力的三个半赛季中，他为阿森纳出场 127 次，打进 15 球并送出 8 次助攻。
After retiring in 2011, he spent five years as Corinthians’ director of football back in his native Brazil, in addition to a two-month stint as the Iran national teams’ advisor in 2014.
2011 年退役后，他回到家乡巴西担任了五年的科林蒂安足球总监，此外，他还在 2014 年担任了两个月伊朗国家队的顾问。
Edu then spent three years as the coordinator of the Brazil national team before returning to Arsenal as technical director.
随后，Edu 在巴西国家队担任了三年的协调员，然后回到阿森纳担任技术总监。
Additional reporting: Mario Cortegana
补充报道：马里奥·科尔特加纳
‘Edu’s departure would leave a significant gap at Arsenal’
“埃杜的离开将在阿森纳留下巨大的空白”
Analysis by Arsenal correspondent James McNicholas
阿森纳记者詹姆斯·麦克尼古拉斯的分析
Edu has played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s turnaround. He has rebuilt the recruitment department, playing a critical role in both talent identification and negotiations.
埃杜在阿森纳的逆转中发挥了关键作用。他重建了招聘部门，在人才识别和谈判中都发挥了关键作用。
During his time at Arsenal, there has been huge turnover in personnel. The acquisition of players like Gabriel and Odegaard for reasonable fees has improved the age profile, value and ability within the Arsenal squad.
在他效力阿森纳期间，人员流动非常频繁。以合理的费用收购了加布里埃尔和厄德高等球员，提高了阿森纳队内的年龄状况、价值和能力。
Edu’s work was recognised with his promotion to sporting director in November 2022, which ostensibly granted him oversight of the academy and women’s team.
Edu 的工作得到了认可，他于 2022 年 11 月晋升为体育总监，表面上授予他监督学院和女队的权限。
He also has a good relationship with Arteta. Edu’s departure leaves a significant gap at Arsenal — but it would be hoped the work he has done rebuilding the recruitment department will leave a legacy, and therefore some continuity.
他与阿尔特塔的关系也很好。埃杜的离开给阿森纳留下了很大的空白——但希望他所做的重建招聘部门的工作能留下遗产，从而留下一些连续性。
