Atletico Madrid to make internal promotion to replace Sporting Director

Atletico Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta will leave in the new year after 7.5 years at the club. Los Colchoneros are not looking for a replacement on the market.

Berta appears to have encountered director of football Carlos Bucero and Diego Simeone one too many times, with their differences allegedly coming to a head. Diario AS say Los Rojiblancos will look to promote from within to fill Berta's shoes.

Two of his assistants, Julio de Marco and Ignacio Camacho, who previously played in midfield for the club, are being considered for the position. Another who could be appointed is scout Juanan Perez, who was head of scouting between 2013 and 2016. Bucero could also take over himself, despite his already large responsibilities.

Between the lines, Bucero appears to have been the one holding all the cards at the Metropolitano since his arrival earlier this year. The former Real Madrid man was even reportedly behind the evaluation of replacements for Diego Simeone earlier this year.

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