January 7th 2025.
Since Edu's departure from Arsenal, the club has been actively communicating with Tomas Rosicky. It seems that Rosicky has become the top candidate to take over as Arsenal's sporting director. In November, Arsenal officially announced Edu's resignation from the position, and it was later revealed that he had accepted a role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. Edu, a former Arsenal player who won the Premier League twice and was part of the 'Invincibles' team, first joined the club as technical director in 2019 before transitioning to sporting director in late 2022. In his absence, his former deputy, Jason Ayto, has taken on his responsibilities on an interim basis. However, the club has been actively searching for a permanent replacement behind the scenes.
Several names have been tentatively linked to the position, such as Monaco's Thiago Scuro, West Ham's Tim Steidten, and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Campos. Another potential candidate is Per Mertesacker, who is currently the head of Arsenal's academy. However, according to The Guardian, it is former Arsenal fan favorite Tomas Rosicky who is leading the pack of contenders. The 44-year-old spent ten years at Arsenal as a player from 2006 to 2016 before becoming Sparta Prague's sporting director seven years ago. During his time there, he has overseen back-to-back league titles and has caught the attention of many with his impressive work.
Despite regular contact between Arsenal and Rosicky, it is reported that the Czech is hesitant to make a move midway through the season. Therefore, the club may have to wait until the summer to secure his services. Rosicky is seen as a more experienced and suitable option compared to Ayto, who lacks experience in the role. He also maintains a good relationship with both Mikel Arteta and Per Mertesacker, his former teammates at Arsenal. The club is ideally looking to appoint someone who already has a connection with Arsenal.
In a recent interview, Rosicky spoke highly of Arteta and backed Arsenal to challenge for the Premier League title. He mentioned that he always saw the potential in Arteta to become a top manager, even back when they were playing together. Rosicky also praised Arteta's leadership qualities and believes that he has what it takes to guide Arsenal to success. He hopes that the team can replicate their performance from last season and challenge for the title once again.
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