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Arsenal land their Edu replacement! Gunners confirm ex-Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta as new sporting director

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<p>Berta was in charge at Atletico from 2017 until January 2025, overseeing a period during which the club bought and sold Rodri and Antoine Griezmann, while £180 million ($233m) was spent on Julian Alvarez, Conor Gallagher, Robin Le Normand and Alexander Sorloth last summer. The Italian replaces Edu, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/edu-set-leave-role-arsenal-sporting-director-significant-blow-mikel-arteta-gunners/bltd4c316c45a89fe78" target="_blank">whose exit was announced in November last year</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Upon being appointed, Berta said: "I am thrilled to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for the club. I have watched with great interest the way Arsenal has evolved in recent years and I have admired the hard work that has gone in to re-establishing the club as a major force in European football with a passionate following around the world. I cannot wait to get started in my new role and I am really looking forward to experiencing my first game at Emirates Stadium together with our supporters."</p>

WHAT BERTA SAID

<p>Berta will take charge of Arsenal's recruitment ahead of what looks set to be a defining summer for Mikel Arteta's chances of winning the Premier League title with the club. A striker is said to be high on the list of priorities, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/mikel-arteta-alexander-isak-alternative-arsenal-gbp60m-move-striker-competition-premier-league/blt6ab316ee18dedada" target="_blank">with Newcastle's Alexander Isak a dream target</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>While Berta focuses on long-term aims, Arsenal still have plenty to play for this season. They host Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday and Real Madrid visit in the Champions League quarter-final first leg the following midweek.</p>

WHAT'S NEXT?

Arsenal land their Edu replacement! Gunners confirm ex-Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta as new sporting director | Goal.com

Arsenal have confirmed former Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, replacing the outgoing Edu.

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