Edu leaves: Wenger won’t replace him
May 11, 2005
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Arsene won’t buy another midfielder
Yesterday the Brazilian [Edu] was quoted as saying he would be leaving Arsenal at the end of his contract in the close season after four years at the Club. His manager [Arsene] reluctantly accepts his decision.
“It is something I regret,†said Wenger. “That’s because we have lost a great player and I did a lot of work on this case. But I respect his decision. It is all part of a professional job.â€
However, with the emergence of two talented youngsters in central midfield this season, the manager feels he will be able to cover Edu’s departure without dipping into the transfer market.
“No [I won’t buy],†said Wenger. “I have Fabregas, Flamini, Vieira and Gilberto. Four is enough for me.â€