Arsenal They appointed Andrea Berta for their new sports director, the club announced on Sunday.
Berta will take over a permanent role and replace Edu Gasper, who resigned in November And since then he has been in the six -month period of gardening.
“I’m excited to join Arsenal in what is an extremely exciting period for the club,” Berta said in a statement.
“With great interest, I watched how Arsenal had developed in recent years, and I admired a hard work that has gone to restore the club as the main strength of European football with passionate follows around the world.
“The club has great values and rich history and I look forward to playing its roles in shaping a successful future with a great team.
“I can’t wait to start in my new role, and I’m really looking forward to my first Emirates Stadium game along with our supporters.”
The representative of Edu Jason Ayto was the temporary sports director of the club after his departure and competed for a permanent position.
Manchester United Sports director Dan Ashworth, former midfielder Arsenal Tomas Rosicky and Roberto Olabe, who leave Real sociedad At the end of the season they were also considered a role.
“Anyone who knows that football knows, Andrea is an impressive figure. He has a huge knowledge of the game, a great record, a strong net and the insatiable desire to build winning teams,” Arsenal co -chairman Josh Kroenke said.
“Andrea will be a great addition to our club. It understands our values and what we are worth, and we have no doubt that it will help us push and take further steps in our offer to get the main trophies.
“We made a thorough recruitment process and were very amazed at the level of all other candidates, but it was Andrea’s experience and success that he enjoyed.
“We are really looking forward to cooperation and welcome him to the Arsenal family.”
Berta spent 12 years in Atlético Madrid and is credited to help the club compete Real Madrid and Barcelona at the top of the laliga.
Under his watch won atlético two titles LALIGA, and Copa del reyEUROPA League and Super Cup UEFA.
