With Arsenal director Edu Gasper set to leave Arsenal, his tenure closes with some mixed outcomes. While he strengthened several areas of the squad, some fans argue that a more robust striker lineup could have enhanced Arsenal’s attack further. Nonetheless, Edu’s commitment to young players and cohesive team building leaves a promising foundation, and potential replacements will look to continue his work while addressing the glaring need for a dependable goal-scorer.
According to the Evening Standards, the Brazilian informed his decision on Monday. Edu Gaspar has proved that his best signings for Arsenal are on young talent, defensive stability, and midfield, and solving a few of the club’s needs. Let’s dig deeper into some of the best contributions made by Edu, each affecting Arsenal’s recovery lately.
Transfers under Arsenal director Edu
Gabriel Martinelli
One of Edu’s real signings was undoubtedly from Brazilian club Ituano, namely Gabriel Martinelli. Finding his way onto the pitch as a young prospect of whom nobody knew a whole lot, Martinelli was pretty quick to stamp himself firmly into the first team, becoming an important figure at Arsenal. Working rates, pace, and good technical quality have quickly placed him among the club’s favorites.
Gabriel Magalhães
Gabriel Magalhães was one of the defensive bedrocks brought in from Lille. The Brazilian has strength, composure, and a capacity to hold up the ball, stabilizing a defense that was Arsenal’s weak link long before. Alongside William Saliba, he has solidified his status as a good center-half.
Martin Ødegaard
Martin Ødegaard has become one of Edu’s greatest signings to date from Real Madrid. He very soon adapted himself to the requirements of the Arteta brand and gave the team his creativity, vision, and leadership on the pitch from midfield.
Ben White
Another top defensive signing was signed in from Brighton, Ben White. White has been versatile enough to be used as a center-half or a right-back. Thus, Arteta has the ability to play him in almost every defensive structure. His ball control skills and composure on the ball have really been very important to Arsenal’s build-up play. That is why they really value possession play and structured play.
William Saliba
Although Saliba had signed technically before Edu joined the club, his entry into the squad and development in the hands of Edu had more importance. When he returned from the loan spells to Arsenal, he did so being a more mature and highly skilled defensive player with solidity in the defensive line.
Honourable mentions
Leandro Trossard- From Brighton mid-season signed with the club. Trossard gives Arsenal attacking depth as well as creativity, as seen with his technical proficiency. One of the recent signings, Rice will define Arsenal’s midfield for a long time to come. That is a player type having everything; that one’s defensive prowess and being a natural leader are ideal for the artistic pressure.
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus, from Manchester City, fills a need and a gap that Arsenal already wanted for an old but experienced forward, such versatile and available. Jesus brings precious Premier League experience and, more importantly, the versatility to play across the front line—a must for Arteta’s fluid attacking system.
Kieran Tierney
Injury notwithstanding, Kieran Tierney has been a high-impact signing. He boasts tremendous crossing ability, defensive resilience, and a relentless work ethic. Tierney is the kind of commitment Edu wants in the squad.
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu has versatility and stability with both defense and attack. Coming from Bologna, transfer has allowed signing versatility—a player to play on the right side and right center back; Arteta has had flexible options that can be exploited from behind the line.
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