Some candidates considered for Arsenal’s sporting director position reportedly raised concerns that they would play a watered-down supporting role to head coach Mikel Arteta. Under most circumstances, the sporting director sits above the manager in a club’s hierarchy and has full control over the sporting department.

Andrea Berta was announced as Arsenal’s sporting director, replacing Edu – but what precisely will he be doing?The Athletic report that over the years, Berta has learned how to find the right