Q: Who is stepping up as Arsenal's acting sporting director following Edu's departure?
A: Jason Ayto, Edu's deputy, is set to step up during the recruitment process for a new sporting director.
Q: How long does Arsenal plan to take in finding a replacement for Edu?
A: Arsenal is happy to take as long as six months to appoint Edu's successor.
Q: What was Mikel Arteta's reaction to Edu's departure?
A: Mikel Arteta stated that Edu's departure took the club by surprise and that "everything happened very quickly."
Q: What are Edu's future plans after leaving Arsenal?
A: Edu is expected to join the multi-club network of Nottingham Forest’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, on a reported salary of £5 million a year.
Q: What is Edu's current status at Arsenal during the transition period?
A: Edu is beginning a six-month notice period with reduced responsibilities as Arsenal searches for his replacement.