While the news had been unofficially confirmed by president Enrique Cerezo, Atletico Madrid announced the departure of sporting director Andrea Berta on Sunday. The Italian has been at the club for ten years and has held his current position for the past seven years.
Atletico saw director of football Carlos Bucero arrive at the club in early 2024, and since then Berta has reportedly lost his influence at the club. A few months earlier it became clear that he would leave. Berta has previously been linked with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and more recently Manchester United, who are currently without anyone in the role.
The Italian was responsible for deals such as the one to bring Antoine Griezmann to the club, as well as Joao Felix, but has reportedly had disagreements with manager Diego Simeone over several players in recent years, as well as Bucero. The latter, previously of Real Madrid when Jorge Valdano was the city's sporting director, will now take over the majority of Berta's responsibilities.
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