Arsenal to announce new signing in next 48 hours

Carlo Garganese

Updated: 11 Mar 2025 07:06 GMT
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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Arsenal are expected to announce the arrival of Andrea Berta as their new sporting director in the next 48 hours.

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The Italian media has now joined the English media in unanimously reporting that Berta has accepted the offer from Arsenal to become their new sporting director.

The move will become official in the first half of this week, with Fabrizio Romano expecting it to be announced in the coming 48 hours or so.

The Transfers Podcast revealed last week that Andrea Berta had ended talks with AC Milan as he had received an offer to become Arsenal’s new sporting director.

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Berta has now accepted the offer and will become Arsenal's new sporting director, replacing Edu after the Brazilian departed the club in November.

The Italian rejected an offer from AC Milan, who wanted him to become their new sporting director. The Rossoneri will now turn to other options such as former Lazio sporting director Igli Tare and ex-Tottenham and Juventus transfer director Fabio Paratici.

Andrea Berta to Arsenal

Berta left Atletico Madrid by mutual consent in January, following 11 years in La Liga.

The Gunners have been searching for a new sporting director since Edu’s resignation in November 2024, and they identified Berta as the top candidate for the role following his immense spell at Atletico Madrid.

The 53-year-old has recently been improving his English language skills in London, with a view to joining a Premier League club.

Luis Campos, Dan Ashworth, Roberto Olabe, Tomas Rosicky and Thiago Scuro were also linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in recent months.

Jason Ayto has been Arsenal’s interim sporting director since Edu’s departure.

© IMAGO - Former Arsenal sporting director Edu

Andrea Berta at Atletico Madrid

During his time at Atletico Madrid, Berta helped the club secure the signings of several world-class players, including Rodri, Luis Suarez, Antoine Griezmann and Jan Oblak.

He also played a pivotal role in their impressive 2024 summer transfer window, with Julian Alvarez, Robin Le

Normand, Conor Gallagher and Alexander Sorloth all arriving at the Wanda Metropolitano last year.