Former Atletico Madrid Sporting Director Andrea Berta left the Metropolitano simply two months in the past, but it surely appears as if the Italian could possibly be again in work swiftly. It seems Berta can be making the change to the Premier League, following within the footsteps of Aston Villa Sporting Director Monchi, and in Berta’s case, to Arsenal.
The Gunners have been in search of a brand new sporting director for various months because it was introduced that long-time recruitment chief Edu Gaspar was transferring on to hitch Nottingham Forest and the group of groups headed by Evangelos Marinakis. It appears Berta would be the one to take over.
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After a report on Monday from Fabrizio Romano that talks for Berta have been ‘superior‘, he defined later that Arsenal have been seeking to tie up a contract for his compatriot earlier than the tip of the month of March. As well as, Relevo say that direct conversations have taken place, and a deal is shut.
Berta has beforehand been linked with Manchester United and Juventus, and Relevo clarify that various huge groups within the Premier League and Serie A have courted Berta because it grew to become clear that he wouldn’t be persevering with at Atletico Madrid. There’s concord between Berta and Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta although, and an settlement is anticipated imminently.
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The negotiations are at superior phases as Berta is giving precedence to Arsenal as subsequent vacation spot.
All events are assured to get the settlement carried out this month, with particulars nonetheless left to be sorted. pic.twitter.com/2WfavMWAUA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 3, 2025
Beginning off his profession in Italy, he made his identify at Parma after which Genoa in Serie A as sporting director over 5 years, earlier than changing into technical secretary at Atletico in 2013. He would occupy that place for 4 years, earlier than shifting to turn into a sporting director once more at Atletico for the next 7.5 years on the Metropolitano. His departure got here because of disagrements with Diego Simeone and new Director of Soccer Carlos Bucero, who seems to have gained the facility battle within the capital.