Delivered by Ornstein himself, no less!
"It was driven by managing director Richard Garlick and executive vice-chair Tim Lewis, with Josh Kroenke involved throughout on behalf of the ownership and input from manager Mikel Arteta.
“Berta prioritised Arsenal above a number of other top-level opportunities and those suitors have been told about the 53-year-old’s decision.”
This feels big. We need to get our shit together and prepare for a huge summer.
An interesting appointment.
Under Andrea Berta’s stewardship as Sporting Director and Technical Director at Atlético Madrid, the club won the following trophies:
- La Liga: 2013-14, 2020-21
- Copa del Rey: 2012-13
- Supercopa de España: 2014
- Europa League: 2017-18
- UEFA Super Cup: 2018
These trophies were achieved during his time at the club from 2013 to January 2025.
He can certainly win things, but the question is, can he grow us as a club? Only time will tell.
