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

The Italian executive has been a key figure in building Atlético de Madrid in recent years, being responsible for strategic signings that led the club to win LaLiga and establish itself among the top teams in Europe. His ability to find talent and structure successful sports projects has made him a highly prestigious name in European football.

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