Andrea Berta has chosen to become the new Arsenal sports director in the midst of Manchester United’s interest, Paris Saint -Germain and other high clubs – but the chance to work in Arsenal and the Premier League showed a good opportunity to give up.
Arsenal has conducted a full process and interviewed a number of candidates, but Berta was the extraordinary choice.
The Italian, who was available from January after 12 years in the role in Atletico Madrid, was preparing for a position in the Premier League taking English lessons in London.
United regarded him as a descendant for Dan Ashworth and PSG have been admirers of his ability to buy and sell extremely well.
However, Berta settled as the main candidate in the full process of Arsenal to replace EDU, who resigned in November.
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The 53-year-old, who is estimated to be a central figure in the success of the athlete, is a smart operator in the transfer market and is valued around Europe not only for his ability to gain an important profit for players, but also to score on rivals with larger resources.
Berta with many pressure under pressure to live up to billing in arsenal
Sky Sports’ Peter Smith:
“Andrea Berta reaches Atletico Madrid with an exciting reputation for Arsenal Supporters in the transfer market. He also has an approval of the bell from those with which he has made an agreement, praised for his meticulous approach, but also the way he develops business.
“The man who signed up rod, Antoine Griezmann AND Jan Oblak In shopping deals – and sold two of those three with considerable profit – are expected to live up to that billing in North London.
Antoine Griezmann has been a great success since Berta first brought France to Madrid more than a decade ago
“The pressure will be ongoing to offer a summer window which brings a nine and outside number and a midfield refresh to allow Mikel Artes’ team to take the last step in attending the Premier League title.
“EDU, Berta’s predecessor, arranged the arts club during his five-year magic at the top. Now, with a new talented team, including a depth of protective options, final touches must be applied to turn Arsenal into champions.
“Those missing parts will not be easy to find, with Striker Market Limit Jorginho AND Thomas party Leave at the end of their current contracts, as expected. A reserve in the goal for David Rayawith net Only borrowed from Bournemouth, will it also be a request.
“There will also be internal contracts to be deceived, with star players Bukayo Saka, William Saliba AND Gabriel Magalhaes Having only two years in their current conditions up this summer, and young people Myles Lewis-Skelly AND Ethan in pressuring to be rewarded for their impressive shows this season.
“A source that has worked with Berta believes he will prove that it is a smart meeting for Arsenal. And if he can repeat his winning project in Atletico with Gunners, his purchase may be one of their best signatures for all.”
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Berta’s Buys Buys in Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann – Signed by Real Sociedad for 24.8 million IN in 2014. Sold in Barcelona in 2019 for 103 million. Purchased again at 2021 for £ 16.5m
rod – Signed by Villarreal for 16.5 million in in 2018 and then sold to Manchester City in 2019 for £ 62.5 million.
Luis Suarez – Signed by Barcelona in 2020 for £ 5.5m
Jan Oblak – Signed by Benfica in 2014 for £ 13m
Marcos llorente – Signed by Real Madrid in 2019 for £ 35m
Kieran Trippier – Signed by Tottenham in 2019 for £ 20m
Jose Gimenez – Signed by Danubio for 995,000 Euro
Stefan Savic – Signed by Fiorentina for 12m euros
And he also sprayed out …
Joao Felix – signed by Benfica for 113 million IN in 2019
Joao Felix joined athlete from Benfica for 113 million in 2019
Julian Alvarez – signed by Man City for 82 million in in 2024
Thomas LEMAR – Signed by Monaco for 63.2 million IN in 2018
Diego Costa – Signed by Chelsea for 57 million in in 2017
