“After all I’d have an interest” – former Arsenal star speaks out after talks over changing Edu

Former Arsenal star Yossi Benayoun has reportedly emerged as one of many contenders for the sporting director function on the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners have been exploring choices to interchange Edu, and it now appears like Atletico Madrid’s Andrea Berta is anticipated to finalise issues with the north London giants this week, as per Gianluca Di Marzio and others.

Nonetheless, it appears Arsenal additionally contacted Benayoun in some unspecified time in the future, with the previous Israel worldwide admitting he’d be fascinated by a director function within the Premier League.

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That’s in line with Soccer Insider, who add that Benayoun had not truly acquired a proper provide from his outdated membership Arsenal.

Benayoun had a spell on mortgage at Arsenal for one season, whereas he additionally performed for the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool in his time in English soccer throughout his taking part in days.

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Yossi Benayoun in motion for Israel in 2016 (Photograph by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Pictures)

Benayoun has labored as a director for the Israel nationwide group since his retirement, however he just lately left that function and appears eager on a chance in England.

“After all I’d be fascinated by a sporting director function in England, however I’m additionally a professional licensed coach. Let’s see what comes up,” the 44-year-old advised Soccer Insider.

Berta is actually extra confirmed than Benayoun, so it’s maybe not shocking that he’s now rising because the favorite to interchange Edu.

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Nonetheless, Edu had a connection to Arsenal after spending a few of his taking part in days there, and that may be an vital issue for such a job.

Every membership has a novel tradition and historical past, and it’s broadly felt that Edu did an ideal job restoring the membership to being extra like what it was once, even with main trophies nonetheless lacking.

Benayoun solely spent one yr at Arsenal, nevertheless it’s maybe not shocking that they no less than thought of him as one choice, even when not the excellent candidate.