Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after turbulent spell
BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsClose menu BBC SportMenuHomeFootballCricketFormula 1Rugby UTennisGolfCyclingAthleticsMoreA-Z SportsAmerican FootballAthleticsBasketballBoxingCricketCyclingDartsDisability SportFootballFormula 1Gaelic GamesGolfGymnasticsHorse RacingMixed Martial ArtsMotorsportNetballRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSwimmingTennisFull Sports A-ZMore from SportEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandQuizzesNews FeedsHelp & FAQsNottingham ForestScores & FixturesTableLive Match UpdatesTransfersWho Am I? QuizAsk Me AnythingEdu leaves Nottingham Forest after turbulent spellImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The appointment of former Brazil midfielder Edu last season was seen as a coup for Nottingham Forest Global head of football Edu has left Nottingham Forest after just over a year at the City Ground. The former Arsenal midfielder has not attended a game since February and his exit, with his contract believed to have been terminated, has been expected. His position came under the spotlight after a falling-out with Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked last September, the first of four managers at Forest last season. Nuno hinted at internal tensions and said at the time his relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis had changed. Edu is not expected to be replaced, with Forest's chief football officer George Syrianos assuming his responsibilities. Appointed in July 2025, Edu's remit included Greek side Olympiacos and Portuguese club Rio Ave, who are also owned by Marinakis. He arrived after six years at Arsenal, where he became the club's first sporting director in 2022, having won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups as a player with the Gunners. He brought Mikel Arteta to Emirates Stadium, who delivered the club's first Premier League title in 22 years last season. Edu's departure comes after former Olympiacos vice-president Theodore Giannikos was appointed chief executive last week. He replaced Lina Souloukou, who stepped down from the role at the City Ground at the end of last season. New video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row ShortsPreviousNext1:24Vaughan & Anderson on Pietersen's England coaching gig. 00:01:24, play videoVaughan & Anderson on Pietersen's England coaching gig1:10Arsenal look so far ahead of rivals - Coady. 00:01:10, play videoArsenal look so far ahead of rivals - Coady0:36Why was Mourinho given a sprinkler? 00:00:36, play videoWhy was Mourinho given a sprinkler?1:00British racing driver 'owes his life' to rival who rescued him from car fire. 00:01:00, play videoBritish racing driver 'owes his life' to rival who rescued him from car fire1:29Are Fulham already in danger of relegation? 00:01:29, play videoAre Fulham already in danger of relegation?0:55Wimbledon's stricter rules for influencers explained. 00:00:55, play videoWimbledon's stricter rules for influencers explained0:33Will we see Lawes in an England shirt again? 00:00:33, play videoWill we see Lawes in an England shirt again?0:54'You told me he wasn't good enough' - Deeney picks team of the week. 00:00:54, play video'You told me he wasn't good enough' - Deeney picks team of the week0:4449ers head coach gets confused by time zones. 00:00:44, play video49ers head coach gets confused by time zones0:22Pietersen 'good for the group' - Archer. 00:00:22, play videoPietersen 'good for the group' - Archer1:11Alexander Isak finally arrives! 00:01:11, play videoAlexander Isak finally arrives!1:07'Chelsea are still going to win the league' 00:01:07, play video'Chelsea are still going to win the league'1:05From game show to Champions League - Sabah manager's story. 00:01:05, play videoFrom game show to Champions League - Sabah manager's story0:34The goalkeeper scoring goals... 00:00:34, play videoThe goalkeeper scoring goals...Top storiesChampions League returns - who are favourites and players to watch? Gauff's statement win completes stacked US Open last eight Champions League returns - who are favourites and players to watch? How £725 game-show winnings kick-started Champions League coach's career Kelce's last dance? Five things to look out for in new NFL season No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea New contenders emerge on WSL return - but Man City start strong Taylor's place among greats set in stone after extraordinary swansong Tears, blood and triumph - Taylor's iconic career in pictures No Brits left in US Open singles - but are there reasons to be positive? 'My position now is as one of two 10s' - Kane breaks down his evolution Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.
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