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

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• Arsenal replace Edu as sporting director
• Berta lands the role
• Italian was previously at Atletico Madrid

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  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, whose exit was announced in November last year.

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  WHAT BERTA SAID

  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."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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, with Newcastle's Alexander Isak a dream target.

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  WHAT'S NEXT?

  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.

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