The arrival of Edu from the Brazilian national side to Arsenal was seen as a possible step into the South American transfer market. With the former midfielder's experience of working closely with his homeland’s international setup, the speculation regarding which starlets from across the Atlantic would arrive at London Colney intensified.
However, to this very day, Arsenal have not signed a single Brazilian talent from Edu’s home nation that can be credited to the club’s technical director. Despite Gabriel Martinelli arriving in the same summer of 2019, then club head scout Francis Cagigao was the driving force behind the move.
Brazilian players have been signed by Edu. David Luiz and Willian have both come in but ultimately cost significantly more than their contribution to the side. Yet none have been snapped up from the Brazilian clubs besides mid-twenties Spaniard Pablo Mari.
