Arsenal appoint Berta as new sporting director

Arsenal have appointed Italian Andrea Berta as new sporting director after his 12-year stint at Atletico Madrid, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

I am thrilled to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for the club, said Berta, who replaces Brazilian Edu after his resignation last year.

I have watched with great interest the way Arsenal have evolved in recent years and I have admired the hard work that has gone in to re-establishing the club as a major force in European football with a passionate following around the world, he added in a statement from the club.

During his time with Atleti as technical then sporting director, Berta played a major role in shaping squads that clinched the LaLiga title for the first time in 18 years when they won in 2013-14 and again in 2020-21.

The club also reached two Champions League finals and won the Europa League title in 2018. REUTERS

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