Arsenal have announced the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club's new sporting director, taking on the role left vacant after Edu's surprise resignation in November. A lengthy and competitive hiring process led to the Gunners plumping for Berta,

Arsenal have appointed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, the club announced on Sunday. Berta will take on the permanent role, replacing Edu Gasper who resigned in November and has been on a six-month period of gardening leave since.

Berta is today one of the top executives in football after landing the job of Arsenal ’s new sporting director, but his journey began with a roll of the dice and in far smaller surroundings.