With a new sporting director expected to join Arsenal, there is growing optimism among the club’s supporters that things will improve, potentially even surpassing the work done under Edu.
Edu’s tenure as sporting director was widely praised, particularly for his strong working relationship with Mikel Arteta. He played a significant role in Arsenal’s recruitment strategy and overall management. His departure from the role, however, came as a surprise and left a gap that the Gunners have been keen to fill ever since.
Andrea Berta, a highly regarded executive, is now set to take over the role. Berta has earned a stellar reputation through his time at Atletico Madrid, where he was instrumental in the club’s success. His work in bringing top talent to the Spanish side has been widely praised, making him one of the most sought-after figures in European football. Arsenal fans are hopeful that Berta’s experience and expertise will take the club to new heights and help them compete at the very top level once again.
One of Edu’s last significant actions as sporting director was to extend Arteta’s contract, an indication of the club’s faith in the Spanish manager. However, with the extension, Arteta’s job is under increasing scrutiny. While his tenure at the Emirates has shown promise, the pressure is mounting for him to deliver a major trophy. Arsenal’s failure to win silverware this season could put Arteta’s future at risk, despite his strong partnership with the club’s management.
According to a report from Football Insider, Arteta’s position as head coach remains secure for the time being. The club does not have plans to sack him, at least not in the near future. This security could be crucial as Arteta continues to guide the team through what is likely to be a challenging period. Berta’s arrival is seen as an opportunity to strengthen the squad, with hopes that his expertise will allow Arsenal to make the necessary signings to help them reach the next level.
Arsenal’s ambition to win major trophies is still strong, and with a new sporting director in place, the club’s management is confident that they can bring in the right players to secure the success that Arteta and the fans are so desperately seeking.
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I wish that “ambition” thing would stop flip flopping back and forth in these articles. That thing must be next to impossible to nail down one way or the other. 🤦♂️
Why would they sack a manager that finishes second (probably) three times in a row and has at least made the Champions League quarterfinals? Who would replace him? And what about the enormous payoff?
There are many fans (not so much supporters) who want Arteta gone, but from the owner’s point of view, it’s most likely been a decent enough season.
Doubts he can get over the line ?
Bring 15 points behind In March ?
So I guess your saying that every other manager in the PL is facing the sack then Dan, as they’re even further behind liverpool than we are?!
At least that would leave our club plenty of names to choose from…. only trouble being, they’re all behind MA as well!!
Ken1945,
As an Arsenal fan I don’t care what the other teams are doing or not doing.
It’s what my team are doing is the only thing I look at. And currently we sit second and if we finish there again for a third season running, then I guess that the fans of the great Arteta will be gassed at such a monumental achievement. 🙄
Make as many excuses as you like, with this man in charge Arsenal will never win the league. 🤦♂️
Exactly Derek ,seems a new excuse to now talk about other clubs .
Don’t mention pay offs Jax, as that will be interpreted as saying we want to keep our current manager even if he fails to win anything!!
I’d like to repeat it ad infinitum Ken. In fact I probably will.😏.
Ken1945,
Your the one that mentioned payoffs in the original piece. So maybe you should take a bit of your own advice.
“Not so much supporters “
😂😂😂
Whatever anyone thinks of Arteta, I reckon there is no way he’s anywhere near close to being sacked, unlike Ange at the revolving door called spurs finishing in the bottom half of the table. Anyway isn’t the incoming Sporting Director someone he’s been part of the decision making?
Its about wether we want to win things. If we do, then we have the wrong man. If we don’t we have the right man. I suppose its all about how ambitious the club is. For me, as well as not being able to get us over the line, the football is awful at times. We play maybe 6 to 8 good games a season, the rest are just slog fests. I don’t see the point of playing if we don’t want to or can win something.
We will find out this Summer, won’t we?
IF the club (ownership and board) are ambitious, then a top striker, winger, and attacking midfielder should be joining us.
If they are content with top 4, then expect a not-striker to come in as backup to Havertz, another DM type midfielder, and another defender.
Their targets and signings will tell everything; actions speak louder than words. We have been changing players for 5 years under Arteta, costing hundreds of millions. What say we try changing the tactics instead; saves millions, gets more from players and resources at hand.
Lastly, let the SD choose the next striker, as Arteta has made an absolute mess of the position. For all Arteta’s attributes, identifying a striker is not among them. Keeping Nketiah on the bench for 4 years and not even trying Biereth raises eyebrows. Replacing Jesus with another non-striker who also struggles to score goals at a total cost of 110 million for the pair should raise questions.