Former Arsenal sporting director Edu has joined Nottingham Forest in a newly established global head of football role.
Forest said the Brazilian will "oversee all football-related functions, including recruitment, performance, squad strategy and player development".
Edu, 47, played for Arsenal between 2001 and 2005, winning two Premier League titles, and rejoined them in 2019 as technical director.
He was promoted to sporting director in November 2022 but resigned in November 2024.
"I'm truly excited about this new chapter and honoured by the trust placed in me," said Edu.
"This project connects deeply with my values around innovation and long-term planning.