Paris Saint-Germain has taken a decisive step in its attempt to strengthen its sports management with a significant signing: Andrea Berta, former sporting director of Atlético. According to Mundo Deportivo, the French club has already established contacts with the Italian, who left Atlético on December 31 after eleven years in the position.
This move represents a significant change in PSG's structure, as it seeks to reorganize its sports management following the likely departure of Luis Campos, the current head of the sports area. Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president of the French club, has been following Berta's career for years and now, with the Italian free, sees the perfect opportunity to add him to his team.
Andrea Berta and His Departure from Atlético de Madrid
Andrea Berta's history with Atlético de Madrid has been long and successful. During his time at the club, he was a key figure in sports planning, contributing to the construction of competitive teams that achieved titles like LaLiga in 2021.
However, his departure occurred in a context of internal changes. With the arrival of Bucero as the new director of soccer and head of the sports area, Berta saw his influence in strategic decisions diminish. This led him to decide to leave the red-and-white entity.
Since his departure was announced, there has been no shortage of offers in Europe. Clubs from Italy, his home country, showed interest in signing him, but PSG has always been the best positioned. In the past, the Parisians already tried to hire him without success, but now, with Berta out of contract, the agreement seems closer than ever.
PSG Accelerates to Finalize Berta's Signing
According to Le Parisien, PSG has intensified contacts with Andrea Berta in recent weeks. The relationship between the Italian and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has been excellent for some time, facilitating negotiations.
If his signing is confirmed, it would mean the departure of Luis Campos, the current sporting director of PSG, whose contract ends in June. Although the team's coach, Luis Enrique, has expressed his satisfaction with Campos's work, the lack of a renewal indicates that the French club is seeking a new leader.
For Atlético de Madrid, Andrea Berta's departure is already history, but his potential arrival at PSG underscores the importance of his work at the red-and-white club. His ability to spot talent and build competitive teams was key to the team's growth over the past decade.