A New Era for Arsenal’s Sporting AmbitionsIn a significant move that underscores Arsenal’s intent to reclaim its stature in European football, the club has reached

Berta became available in January after more than a decade at Atletico Madrid — where he was central to the Spanish team’s progress.

David Ornstein reports that Andrea Berta has reached an agreement to become Arsenal’s new sporting director, bringing a decade of elite experience from Atlético Madrid.Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo

However, a source has told ESPN that the north London club have progressed conversations with Berta in recent days and his appointment could be confirmed in the next week. Arsenal

Arsenal have been on the hunt for a new sporting director in recent weeks, and it now appears that their search has come to an end. In the coming days, it is expected that they will finalise an

Arsenal have reached an agreement to hire Andrea Berta as Sporting Director, filling the post vacated by Edu earlier this year. The 53-year old Italian has spent the last 12 years with Atletico Madrid and nearly eight of those years were as Sporting Director.

There are sensational reports that Arsenal could lose 'new' sporting director Andrea Berta to a last-minute hijack from AC Milan.