Some candidates considered for Arsenal’s sporting director position reportedly raised concerns that they would play a watered-down supporting role to head coach Mikel Arteta. Under most circumstances, the sporting director sits above the manager in a club’s hierarchy and has full control over the sporting department.

Most important of all to Berta's success at his new club will be his chemistry with Arteta. Here's how and why Arsenal appointed the Italian

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,