Arsenal prepared to wait to find the right replacement for Edu; Jason Ayto to step in as sporting director, with Edu to serve six-month period of gardening leave before starting new role with Evangelos Marinakis.
Edu will serve a six-month period of gardening leave with assistant sporting director Jason Ayto stepping into the breach while Arsenal scout for a successor.
Arsenal are prepared to wait for the right person as a long-term replacement for Edu rather than rushing to make an appointment.
A key component for Arsenal is finding someone who dovetails and works well in partnership with Mikel Arteta the effectiveness of that relationship is felt to be linked to how strong Arsenal can be.
