Arteta said the situation with Edu resigning "happened very quickly" but continued: "I loved working with him. I really enjoyed being alongside him in this incredible journey, from day one we have been together. I’m very grateful personally for everything he’s done for me and for the football club."

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta confirms Declan Rice injury latest ahead of Inter Milan and Chelsea double-header - Gunners facing two huge away games in the space of just a few days

Mikel Arteta has provided the latest on the fitness of Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Inter Milan Rice was not involved as Arsenal trained at the Sobha Realty Centre ahead of their trip to Italy on Tuesday morning.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will miss their Champions League match at Inter Milan through injury, coach Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday, while the north London side hope Martin Odegaard can return to action after two months on the sidelines.

Arsenal will be without Declan Rice because of injury for the Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday but could welcome back captain Martin Odegaard after two months out. Rice sustained a foot injury in the 1-0 loss at Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday and has not traveled to Italy.

A lot of people that Edu has brought alongside him in this journey which is always very important. We move on. We say thank you and we have to move on because that's the reality of our industry. READ MORE: Edu resigns as Arsenal sporting director as Josh Kroenke releases statement READ MORE: Mikel Arteta handed huge Arsenal injury boost as Martin Odegaard spotted ahead of Inter How's Martin’s injury and how is Declan?