Arsenal’s search for a new sports director seems to reach its final stages, with the ex -Executive of Atlético Madrid, Andrea Berta, as the leader of the paper.
The Gunners have been without a permanent sports director since the sudden departure of Edu Gaspar earlier this season, a loss that has significantly affected the club’s leadership structure.
Edu played a crucial role in the resurgence of Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, forcing a strong collaboration with the Spanish manager and achieving key signings such as Rice and Martin Ogegaard. Its absence was especially felt during the January transfer window, when Arsenal failed to strengthen the reinforcements despite the urgent need for a new attacker in the midst of a crisis of injury.
While Jayson Ayto has been the provisional sports director of the club, Arsenal has been actively a permanent replacement. Last week, Arsenal expert Charles Watts reported that a decision was “quite imminent”And now, speaking exclusively to capture In his directive columnWatts has provided a new update.
Andrea Berta on top of arsenal list
According to Watts, Berta has appeared as the maximum candidate for paper, although an official offer has not yet been made.
The Arsenal, however, is looking forward to the end of the appointment as soon as possible, recognizing the crucial role that the sports director will play in the conformation of the squad ahead of an important summer transfer window.
Watts said:
“We are still waiting for confirmation on who will be the next sports director of the Arsenal, but since it is found, it is understood that Andrea Berta is on top of the list of the remaining candidates.”
“I understand that an official offer should not yet be made in Berta or anyone else, but Arsenal wants their favorite choice to be imminently with the club well aware of the importance of the next summer window.”
“At the moment, all signs point out that the replacement of Edu is the 53 -year -old Italian, but until an appointment is made, it is impossible to say with all the certainty who will be.”
Berta, a 53 -year -old Italian, has a strong record in football administration, having played a key role in the success of Atlético de Madrid over the years.
Watts believes that his experience in manipulating high-profile transfers and working with a demanding manager like Diego Simeone could make him a suitable adjustment for the structure of the arsenal under art. Continued:
“Berta looks like a good option for Arsenal. He makes a lot of boxes in terms of what the club needs right now. He has a lot of experience and has done a very good job during his time in Atlético.”
“Berta’s history when it comes to transfers is quite strong. Yes, there have been treatment that has not worked completely, but this will always happen. Whenever you get more success than the lack of the market, your record will be achieved well and your record does exactly. “
“He has made a lot of great money offers and has worked with the most important clubs in the world, so his contacts list will be strong. He will have the respect of all those who seem to treat and this is very important.”
Why Andrea Berta would be appropriate for arsenal
Watts also emphasized how Berta’s experience in working with Simeone could help him manage Arteta’s demands, which similarly has a very specific game philosophy and a meticulous approach to squad construction.
Added:
“Berta also had the experience of working with a very demanding manager in Diego Simeone.”
“It cannot be easy for anyone to work with someone like Simeone, but Berta seems to have managed him expertly and in case he achieved this Arsenal job, which is based on his potential relationship with Mike Arteta.”
“Like Simeone, Arteta has a very specific way of playing and the players identified by a sports director must be able to do so. It is also known to be a demanding character. “”
“So the sports director of the club must have a strong personality. He must be someone who can have a good relationship with Arteta, but he must also be able to defend and challenge when needed.”
Mikel Arteta’s focus stays in the final stretch of the season
With the search for the replacement of Edu, which appeared in his conclusion, all signs point to Berta as a man for work. However, until an official appointment is confirmed, speculation will continue.
Arteta, meanwhile, is focused on the final stretch of the season, as Arsenal continues to push Liverpool to the Premier League titles career despite recent setbacks, while seeing a deep career in the Champions League. With a 7-1 victory over PSV in the first stage of their 16 tie round, the Gunners already have a foot in the quarterfinals, keeping their HOPE OF THE EUROPEAN GLORY VIVA.
As the summer transfer window moves away, Arsenal will be eager to have a new sports director in its place to ensure that they are fully prepared for what promises to be another fundamental period for the club.
