Edu has returned to Arsenal to become the club’s first technical director. The 41-year-old played for the Gunners between 2001 and 2005 and formed part of Arsene Wenger’s unbeaten ‘Invincibles’ Premier League champions of 2004. It was announced on Tuesday that the former Brazil midfielder would take on the new role at the Emirates Stadium. Edu joined Arsenal as a player in 2001. (Phil Noble/PA) “In his role as technical director, Edu will coordinate the work of our first-team coaching group, the academy and player scouting and recruitment in order to oversee the constant building up and efficient strengthening of our squad,” Arsenal said in the statement confirming the deal....
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