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Former Arsenal chief Edu lands shock new job as concerns instantly shut down

The former Arsenal sporting director has linked up with another English club after leaving Nottingham Forest…

By Amie Wilson · Football London

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Former Arsenal sporting director Edu has joined League Two side Northampton Town as a senior advisor.
Northampton Town co-chair Joao Xavier shut down concerns that the club would become part of a multi-club model.
Edu will advise Northampton on sporting issues on a consultative basis while maintaining a role at Levski Sofia.

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Former Arsenal sporting director Edu has been confirmed as a senior advisor for League Two club Northampton Town. The appointment follows the recent takeover of the club by a Brazilian consortium that includes former forward Alexandre Pato. Edu will advise Northampton on sporting matters on a non-day-to-day basis while continuing his advisory role with Levski Sofia.

Northampton co-chair Joao Xavier addressed multi-club ownership concerns regarding the shared connections with Levski Sofia's owners. Xavier confirmed that Northampton will never join a multi-club model, emphasizing that no other club is part of their project as the Cobblers currently sit 23rd in League Two.

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