Edu has been promoted to become Arsenal's first-ever Sporting Director, which will see him undertake a new set of responsibilities alongside his usual tasks from his previous role as Technical Director.
In a club statement, Arsenal confirmed that Edu's role at the club would now be as Sporting Director, a position not associated with the Gunners until now, and it would see him with 'over-arching responsibility' in the clubs academy.
Chief Executive Vinai Venkatesham said: "We are delighted that Edu is recommitting his future to the club that he so clearly loves after making such a positive and critical contribution to our progress in his time with us so far.
