Nottingham Forest appoints Edo as a global football president

Nottingham Forest confirmed the appointment of Edo Gasbar as a global football president.

The former midfielder in Arsenal and Brazil has served in many executive roles since the end of his career.

After previously worked as a sports director in Corinth and as a general coordinator of the Brazilian national team, Edo became Arsenal coach in July 2019 before moving to the role of sports director in November 2022.

He left Arsenal in November last year, when he was informed that he was Lived for a big role Supervising the forests and other two clubs owned by Evangelos Marinakis, Olympiacos and Rio Ave.

Forest announced the appointment of EDU on Monday, noting that “it will oversee all football jobs, including employment, performance, team strategy and players’ development.”

He told their official website: “I am really excited about this new chapter and honor it by the confidence that was placed inside me.

“This project is deeply connected with my values ​​on innovation and long -term planning. I look forward to building a global football model competitive, sustainable and compatible with our president’s ambition.”

Marinakis added: “We are very happy to welcome EDU in our football family.

EDU’s appointment comes after the Premier League season in Forest since the third place ended in the 1994-1995 period.

Forest was the sudden package in the 2024-25 season, when she ranked seventh, hurting frankly in a place in the Champions League with the defeat of Chelsea on the last day.

Nuno Espereto Santo will enter the conference league next season, and striker Igor added to their ranks on Saturday, where they are preparing to compete on four fronts, the Brazilian arrival from Botafogo.

However, Ramon Soussa is said to be left to Balraras, while Newcastle United is said to be close to a deal to sign the wing Anthony Illanga from Forest after an offer in the region worth 55 million pounds.

Elanga was very important last season, where he scored six goals, presented 11 assists in the Premier League, and his replacement will be the first major challenge to EDU in its new role as it is looking to help the club build its exploits last season.