Arsenal fans have theory on the ‘real reason’ behind Edu’s exit as move to Premier League rivals ‘confirmed’

Reports on Monday indicated that Edu is planning to step down from his role at Arsenal following the club’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

An official announcement from Arsenal is expected within the next 24 hours.

David Ornstein has since disclosed that Edu is set to take on a new role at another Premier League club once his departure from Arsenal is confirmed.

According to the report, Edu has agreed to join the group led by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, though his specific role remains unconfirmed.

A source from *The Independent* claims that Marinakis is prepared to “triple” Edu’s current salary and offer him a CEO position—an opportunity he did not have at Arsenal.

Following these surprising reports, Arsenal fans have shared theories on why Edu is leaving, with some suggesting it involves Mikel Arteta.

Over the summer, *The Athletic* reported that Arsenal’s leadership wasn’t entirely supportive of the signings of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino, but Arteta advocated for them. David Ornstein also recently shared that Arteta’s influence at Arsenal has grown significantly, commenting: “As he’s grown in power at the club, it’s not easy to question him internally.”

One user on X suggested that Edu may be tired of Arteta’s approach and speculated that a “power struggle” over the summer played a role in Arteta’s new contract.

They wrote: “He didn’t agree to a new contract until after the window closed. I think he said get the players I want or I’m not signing.” Another fan added: “Imagine issuing an ultimatum for Calafiori and Merino; we need a sporting director who will challenge Arteta.”

A report from *The Daily Mail* might support these claims, revealing that Edu’s authority had recently been “diluted.”

Edu maintains a strong relationship with Evangelos Marinakis, and a move to Nottingham Forest could follow soon after his departure from Emirates is confirmed.