Fabrizio Romano discloses Arsenal’s new ‘prime candidate’ for sporting director position

Fabrizio Romano discloses Arsenal’s new ‘prime candidate’ for sporting director position

Arsenal are out there for a brand new sporting director, and one of many names within the combine is Andrea Berta, in keeping with Fabrizio Romano. 

The Italian left Atletico Madrid initially of January after spending over a decade on the membership. His tenure has seen him rise to being probably the greatest in his place on the planet.

At Atletico, he initially joined as a part of the worldwide scouting division earlier than climbing the ranks to technical director and, finally, sporting director in 2017. Now, he’s on the lookout for a recent problem – and Arsenal may very well be his subsequent vacation spot, per Romano.

The switch guru posted on X, previously referred to as Twitter: “Perceive Andrea Berta is now the highest candidate to turn out to be new Arsenal director to be able to exchange Edu. Discussions already occurred, Berta left Atlético after constructing the crew with key signings within the current years. Talks at superior stage, not finished/sealed but.”

The Gunners have been on the hunt for a alternative since Edu stepped down late final yr. Jason Ayto has been filling in on an interim foundation, however the membership is weighing up a number of candidates for the everlasting position to fill Edu’s sneakers.

???? Perceive Andrea Berta is now the highest candidate to turn out to be new Arsenal director to be able to exchange Edu.

Discussions already occurred, Berta left Atlético after constructing the crew with key signings within the current years.

Talks at superior stage, not finished/sealed but. pic.twitter.com/coosYRyD5r

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 3, 2025

Experiences final week urged that Arsenal plan to make a remaining determination by March. If Berta had been to land the position, he would doubtless be part of in the summertime.

Throughout his time at Atletico, Berta performed a key position within the membership’s success, serving to them safe two La Liga titles, a Europa League trophy, and a UEFA Tremendous Cup.

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Andrea Berta (left) together with Alvaro Morata (Photograph by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Photographs)

Mikel Arteta claims he received’t have a lot say in hiring sporting director

 When requested concerning the sporting director state of affairs after the window closed, Mikel Arteta made it clear that the choice is firmly within the membership’s fingers.

“The choice I believe can be finished comparatively shortly, whether or not it’s Jason or any individual else I don’t know however I believe that call can be finished fairly early,” Arteta mentioned.

“We have now the sporting director which is Jason, it’s clear and he’s been because the departure of Edu from day one he has been given full accountability, all our help from that side and what the membership desires to do after that isn’t on me. It’s a membership determination to attempt to appoint the person who they consider is one of the best and I can be in full help of that.”