Andrea Berta’s best and worst signings as Arsenal appoint new sporting director
Arsenal have announce the appointment of former Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta as their new sporting director and Edu’s replacement.
The Gunners were left stunne last November when หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ Edu resigne from his post after five years at the Emirates, in which time he helpe transform Mikel Arteta’s side into title-contenders, overseeing many a successful transfer.
Following a dismal January transfer window, where they faile to sign anyone and address their lack of firepower up top, the Premier League club steppe up efforts to find a replacement sporting director.
And on Sunday they confirme the arrival of Berta who departe Atletico in January after 12 years at the La Liga giants and previously worke at Italian teams Carpenedolo, Parma and Genoa.
‘I am thrille to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for the club,’ the Italian, 53, said upon the announcement.
‘I have watched with great interest the way Arsenal has evolve in recent years and I have admire the hard work that has gone in to reestablishing the club as a major force in European football with a passionate following around the world.
‘The club has great values and a rich history, and I am looking forward to playing my part in shaping a successful future with a great team.
‘I cannot wait to get starte in my new role and I am really looking forward to experiencing my first game at Emirates Stadium together with our supporters.’
Over the past eight years, Berta made 52 signings for Atletico at an estimate expenditure of €828million (£684m) and was influential in many more deals prior to that.
Oblak has consistently regarde as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and practically a steal in the transfer market, costing £13m from Benfica in 2014.
Berta actually made a £64m profit on Griezmann after he signe the French World Cup winner, sold him to rivals Barcelona at a huge cost and then brought him back two years later on the cheap. In all, the forward has 197 goals and 91 assists for the club.
Though he only spent one season in Madrid, £24m signing Rodri is also among Berta’s success stories, with the defensive midfielder going onto win the treble and Ballon d’Or at Manchester City.
Sometimes the cheapest transfers are the best and that was certainly the case with Luis Suarez who was snappe up for just £5.5m by Berta after being controversially binne off by Barcelona in 2020.
Though 33 at the time, the former Liverpool striker delivere one last outstanding season as he fire Atletico toward the La Liga title, the second won during Berta’s time at the club.
29 goal contributions in 189 games and just four appearances in the last two seasons show the attacking midfielder wasn’t worth the hype.