Andrea Berta has been a vital figure for Arsenal during the bustling summer transfer window. The newly appointed sporting director has already secured the signatures of six new players, reshaping the Gunners for the forthcoming 2025/26 season. Among the new recruits at the Emirates Stadium are Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, and Viktor Gyökeres, each set to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad.
The north Londoners will wrap up their pre-season fixtures with a friendly against Athletic Club this Saturday. Following that, competitive action resumes with Arsenal visiting Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday, 17th August. This match presents Arteta and his squad with an excellent opportunity to make a statement at the onset of the new campaign.
Beyond the transfer market, Berta has also been pivotal in securing the future of the club’s top talents. Key players, including Gabriel Magalhães and Myles Lewis-Skelly, have signed contract extensions, with Ethan Nwaneri following suit last Friday.
The 18-year-old’s new contract, understood to be a five-year deal running until 2030, quells any rumours of the Hale End prodigy seeking pastures new. Similar to Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri’s new terms include a substantial salary increase, aligning him with numerous senior Arsenal players.
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