Manager Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal's "very ambitious" vision will continue despite the exit of Edu as the club's sporting director.
The Brazilian resigned on Monday after two years in the role, having initially rejoined the Gunners as technical director in the summer of 2019.
Edu, 46, played for Arsenal between 2001 and 2005 and won two league titles, with one coming as part of the 'Invincibles' team of 2003-04.
He has been widely credited with helping to transform the club back into genuine title challengers, but Arteta is confident that Arsenal will continue on the same path without him.
"The plan and vision, that starts with the ownership, that is very clear and very ambitious is going to continue," Arteta said.
"We have a very strong leadership team with an unbelievable know-how, a real passion and great feelings for the club, we're not going to stop where we are at the moment.
"Across the club, the excitement, the passion, the understanding of where we want to take this journey remain intact."
