Edu played for Arsenal Football Club. The former Brazilian midfielder joined Arsenal from Corinthians 2001 for £6m. Edu left Arsenal for Valencia in 2005 on a free transfer. In total, he made 127 appearances for Arsenal and scored 15 goals. Edu wore the number 17 shirt for Arsenal. He was a part of the Invincibles squad that won the league without losing a match. Edu was born on May 15, 1978. He is currently the Technical Director at Arsenal.
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Marc Overmars says he would choose Barcelona over Arsenal
With much talk around the futures of Mikel Arteta and Edu, names are starting to be linked with both jobs and, in Marc Overmars, there is a name at the top of one of the piles.
Willian Arsenal contract terminated, should they have ever signed him?
After a troubled season at Arsenal, Willian's Arsenal contract has been terminated and he is no longer an Arsenal player, but should he have ever been one in the first place?
Not good: Arsenal’s transfer dealings since Edu and Arteta arrived
Edu and Mikel Arteta still have a lot to do in this transfer window in the final two weeks, but does their previous business tell us we should be optimistic or worried?
Official: Arsenal sign Ben White
Arsenal have announced the signing of £50m centreback, Ben White, from Brighton.
New 3-year contract & shirt number: Arsenal academy prospect promoted to first team
Arthur Okonkwo has extended his contract with Arsenal and received a promotion to the first-team squad as their number three goalkeeper.
Arsenal’s best predicted line-up ahead of 2021/22 season
This summer's transfer window is the biggest that Arsenal have faced in their recent history after finishing eighth at the end of the 2020/21 Premier League campaign.
Arsenal's questions for the summer that need resolved
Matthew and Stephen sit down to discuss the decisions waiting in the summer ahead for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Edu and the Kroenkes.
21yo winger keen on Premier League move: Agent in contact with Edu
Manor Solomon remains keen on a Premier League move and Pini Zahavi is in contact with Arsenal's Edu on the winger's behalf.
David Ornstein confirms Edu and Arteta transfer plan submitted
David Ornstein says Mikel Arteta and Edu have already submitted their recruitment plans to the Arsenal board ahead of a key summer.
Arsenal expect signings for 4 positions
Arsenal are expected to pursue two new full-backs, a centre-forward, and a central midfielder this summer, according to a report.
Arsenal close to £20m summer deal for Portuguese teenager
Arsenal are close to a summer deal for Sporting Lisbon teenager and first-team regular Tiago Tomas, according to a report.
Arsenal confirm Mustafi-to-Schalke is not a loan
Arsenal have confirmed that Shkodran Mustafi's deadline day move to Germany is not a loan as they detailed his transfer to Schalke.
It’s just good business: Arsenal confirm Rob Holding contract
Rob Holding has signed a new contract at Arsenal tying him to the club until 2024 with the option of another year.
Arteta confirms Arsenal’s January transfer plans are in place
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have already completed their planning for the January and summer transfer windows, it's just about executing it now.
Edu explains the options for William Saliba in January
Arsenal technical director Edu admits they still need to make a decision on William Saliba but insists the player has a big future.
Arteta discusses Arsenal’s January transfer plans
Mikel Arteta says he's planning the January transfer window with Edu, but he's not making any promises in the current circumstances.
How much are Arsenal paying Gabriel Magalhaes?
Gabriel Magalhaes is now an Arsenal player but how much will he be paid? Less than he'd get at other clubs, that's for sure!
4 players Arteta seems to want but Arsenal don’t
Over the last few weeks became clear that the final say on what players come and go at Arsenal did not rest with Mikel Arteta but with Raul Sanllehi and Edu above him, but now Sanllehi has gone, will things change?
Andreas Georgson to join Arsenal as Ljungberg leaves
Mikel Arteta has already begun talks with Andreas Georgson about joining his backroom staff after Freddie Ljungberg left Arsenal and he could already be at the club.
Arsenal hold talks with Lyon for €50m midfielder with further negotiations planned
Arsenal have already held talks with Lyon sporting director Juninho over the signing of Houssem Aouar, with further negotiations in the pipeline.
Willian on Gabriel Martinelli, David Luiz, Edu, Gilberto Silva and Arsenal
Willian sat down to with Arsenal.com to discuss Gabriel Martinelli and Brazil, what David Luiz said to him before signing, Edu, Gilberto Silva and Brazilians in the Premier League and what he can bring to the team.
Arsenal sign another freebie as Aubameyang deal done: Arsenal news & gossip roundup
Pretty much every Arsenal news and gossip update you need all in one place right here and just updated
How does Raul Sanllehi’s ‘finest hour’ at Arsenal look now?
Raul Sanllehi has gone from Arsenal, his departure announced on a Saturday at high noon, so how does the summer 2019 window, after which he was hailed as a transfer whizz, look now?
Raul Sanllehi had 1 goal at Arsenal and it cost him
Why did Raul Sanllehi leave Barcelona and join Arsenal? It's a question few cared to ask when he first arrived but many questions raised their head, most of them very uncomfortable.
Edu offers Matteo Guendouzi plus cash for Houssem Aouar
Arsenal have reportedly offered Matteo Guendouzi plus cash to Lyon in order to sign Houssem Aouar with Edu making the call himself.
What will Willian bring to Arsenal?
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Willian so what will Willian bring to Arsenal and does Mikel Arteta really want him or is this all more Kia Joorabchian games?
Official: Arsenal confirm 4 deals including 2 long-term
Arsenal have confirmed that they have signed David Luiz to a new one-year extension, Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares to long-term, permanent deals and secured Dani Ceballos until the end of the current campaign.
David Ornstein explains what went on with Guendouzi in Dubai and Arteta’s new stance
In his Monday column for The Athletic, David Ornstein claims that Matteo Guendouzi has landed himself in hot water more than once at Arsenal since the arrival of Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal contacted Ligue 1 club over centre-back in January: Summer move likely
Arsenal technical director Edu spoke to Lille about signing Gabriel Magalhaes in January, and the club plan to go back in the summer, according to reports.
Photo: Arsenal transfer target spotted with club director at airport - move close
Arsenal centre-back target Pablo Mari met club technical director Edu at the airport ahead of a reported transfer, with Brazilian media obtaining a photo of the meeting.
Edu's pick for next Arsenal manager is a real fan-pleaser
Edu is said to want Patrick Vieira as the next Arsenal manager while the club seemingly remain divided behind the scenes over who would be best for the job.
Raul Sanllehi’s face tells a different story than Unai Emery’s mouth
Unai Emery has told assembled reporters at his post-match press conference that the club are behind him but reports of Raul Sanllehi and Edu in the mixed zone after the game tell a different story.
The Arsenal players want Granit Xhaka to remain as captain despite fan confrontation
The Arsenal squad generally want Granit Xhaka to remain as captain, despite his confrontation with the Emirates Stadium crowd on Sunday.
Gabriel Martinelli 8th Brazilian to score for Arsenal, can you name the other 7?
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night and then capped off his evening by spanking the fifth and final goal into the top corner, making him the eighth Brazilian to score for the club, but can you name the other seven?
Arsenal tried to sign Real Madrid teenager over the summer: Could they go back...
New Arsenal technical director Edu Gaspar pushed for the club to sign Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior over the summer, according to reports in Brazil.
Edu Gaspar’s son set to join Arsenal: Confirms Corinthians departure on Instagram
Arsenal technical director Edu's son Luigi Gaspar is set to leave Corinthians for Arsenal, according to reports in Brazil.
Edu explains what he’ll be doing at Arsenal
Arsenal welcomed back Edu as their first ever Technical Director, so what exactly will the Brazilian be doing?
Unsung Arsenal heroes: Edu
With the news at Edu looks set to join Arsenal in July as their Technical Director, let's take a look back at one of Arsenal's most under-rated and oft-forgotten players - Eduardo César Daude Gaspar.
Edu already working for Arsenal despite not starting until July
According to a report from Brazil, Edu is already advising Arsenal on their transfer targets this summer ahead of his own move to the club.
Brazil will not ask Arsenal to pay for Edu’s release
Reports from Brazil claims that the national team will not enforce Edu's release clause if he wants to join Arsenal this summer.