Soccer-Arsenal appoint Berta as new sporting director

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Atletico Madrid Training - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 10, 2020 Atletico Madrid sporting dierctor Andrea Berta and Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo during training Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine/File Photo

(Reuters) -Arsenal have appointed Italian Andrea Berta as new sporting director after his 12-year stint at Atletico Madrid, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

"I am thrilled to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for the club," said Berta, who replaces Brazilian Edu after his resignation last year.