Arsenal have announced the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club’s new sporting director. Edu’s amazing resignation in November.
A long-term and competitive process led the Gunners to Berta, who was previously at Atletico Madrid, after talks with several other leaders across Europe. Dan Ashors, who recently left Manchester United, was influenced by Thiago Square in Monaco and Roberto Olabe at Real Sociedad. Two of the leading candidates, according to CBS sports sources, were Berta and Jason Aito, the deputy sporting director who worked as a temporary replacement for edu. In the end, it was the man outside the Arsenal who won.
Berta brings a lot of experience in the role. Carpinolo, Parma and Genoa have previously worked for Atletico Madrid for nearly 12 years, with two La Liga titles with a significant less budget than Real Madrid and Barcelona. The man who has helped Anthony Griezmann, Rodri and Jan Oblak to the Spanish capital is expected to lead a successful football department in northern London.
“I’m very happy to have joined Arsenal at a very interesting stage for the club,” Berta said. “I have looked at the way Arsenal have developed in recent years and I am impressed with the efforts to recruit the club as a major force in European football with a passionate follower around the world,” he said.
“The club has a great value and a rich history, and I am happily waiting for me to participate in a successful future with a big team,” he said. I can’t wait until I start with my new role and I’m really happy to be very happy to experience my first game at the Emirates with our supporters.
The process of establishing Arsenal for this very important role was conducted by Richard Garlik, the newly appointed executive director who was promoted after Vienna Vincaham left in the summer. Berta is expected to work alongside Michael Arteta, not the first team’s report. working methods That Edu had. The final team would have created excitement, and the co-chairman believes Berta helps Arsenal’s efforts to make big silver.
“Anyone who knows football Andrea is an interesting person,” Cronka said. “He has a lot of information about the game, a big background, a strong network and an unsatisfied desire to create the winner. Andrea will be a big addition to our club.
“We took on a detailed process of employment and admired the level of all other candidates, but it was Andrea’s experience and the victory he enjoyed. We really expect to work together and welcome us into the Arsenal family.
Berta is a significant moment in Arsenal’s recent history. The injuries in the Premier League title have shifted from their paths, and this is expected to be a summer, most of all in the attacking market. Alexander Isaac appears to be in N5 while his interest in Benjamin Cesco remains in RB Leipzig. In midfield, Martin Zubemendy is expected to arrive from Real Sociedad, while more strengthening on the left. Then there are contracts: William Saliba, Gabriel, Bukayo Sacca and Gabriel Martineli are all close to their contracts in the last two years, although the latter has an extension option.