The former arsenal star, Yossi Benayoun, would have emerged as one of the suitors to the role of sports director at the Emirates stadium.
The Gunners have explored options to replace Edu, and it now seems that Andrea Berta from Atletico Madrid should finalize things with the giants of northern London this week, according to Gianluca di Marzio and others.
However, it seems that Arsenal also contacted Benayoun at some point, the former Israeli international admitting that he would be interested in a role of director in the Premier League.
It is according to Football initiateWho adds that Benayoun had not really received an official offer from his former Arsenal club.
Benayoun had a loan spell in Arsenal for a season, while he also played for Chelsea and Liverpool in his time in English football during his play days.
Yossi Benayoun discusses his next move in the middle of the Arsenal links
Benayoun has worked as a director for the Israeli national team since his retirement, but he recently left this role and seems to have an opportunity in England.
“Of course, I would be interested in a role of sports director in England, but I am also an authorized coach. Let’s see what’s going on, ”said 44 -year -old Insider football.
Berta is certainly more proven than Benayoun, so it may not be surprising that he is now emerging as the favorite to replace Edu.
However, Edu had a link with Arsenal after spending some of her playing days there, and this can be an important factor for such a role.
Each club has a unique culture and history, and it is widely estimated that EDU did an excellent job to restore the club to look more like it was, even with major trophies that are always missing.
Benayoun spent only a year at Arsenal, but it may not be surprising that they considered it at least as one option, even if it is not the exceptional candidate.
