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,

If you were to judge Andrea Berta on his public appearances alone, you might conclude that Arsenal’s new sporting director is the shy and reserved type. Berta prefers to work in the shadows, away from the cameras and dictaphones,

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.