From having doubters to attracting interest, it’s safe to say that it’s been quite the turnaround for Edu since he was appointed Arsenal technical director back in 2019.
A number of questionable signings including Willian, Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares arguably set the team back, leading to calls for the Brazilian to be sacked. However, Edu eventually oversaw a major change in transfer strategy, a change which was desperately needed if the club was to compete and return to where it deserved to be - the Champions League.
Gone were the days of signing ageing players who had past their prime, instead, the attention rightfully turned towards the future. Following a thorough review of its recruitment policy, Arsenal spent more than £150million last year, bringing in six new players aged 23 or younger. Some of the players signed included Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu, all of whom find themselves playing a crucial role in the team’s impressive start to the new season.
