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Arsenal have appointed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, with manager Mikel Arteta praising the addition to the club’s leadership team.
Berta’s Appointment
Arsenal confirmed Berta as their new sporting director on Sunday, replacing Edu who left the role in November. Berta joins from Atletico Madrid, where he had served as sporting director for nearly 12 years.
Arteta expressed enthusiasm about Berta’s arrival, stating: “Yes, I think it’s a big addition to the club, a big addition to the team. A team that is already formed with a lot of great people.”
Arteta’s Praise for Berta
Arteta highlighted Berta’s credentials and character, saying: “You just met him, and straight away the words that come out are always winning, improving and demanding. And he’s a person who is very honest, very straightforward, with a very clear vision of what he wants to do.”
The Arsenal manager also noted Berta’s willingness to join the club despite having other options: “He was so willing to join us, which is a very positive thing as well because he had many other possibilities, and he’s chosen to come to us.”
Future Plans
With Berta’s arrival, Arsenal are preparing for what Arteta calls a “big” summer transfer window. The manager stated: “It’s going to be a big one (summer) and we are very excited about it. When you are going to go again, we want to increase the depth of the squad and the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step.”
Berta is expected to work closely with Arsenal’s existing football operations and recruitment team to strengthen the squad and push for major signings.
Current Situation
Arsenal are currently competing in the Premier League and remain in the Champions League, with a quarter-final clash against Real Madrid upcoming. The team has faced challenges this season, including injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka, who is now set to return after a three-month absence.
As Arsenal look to end their wait for silverware and build on recent progress, Berta’s appointment signals the club’s ambition to compete at the highest level both domestically and in Europe. Some of the top priorities seem to be a left-winger, a Forward (Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, the 2 top choices are also injured), and a midfielder.
