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Mikel Arteta responds to Josh Kroenke’s visit to Arsenal amid the club’s urgent quest to appoint a sporting director.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed details about the club’s co-chairman Josh Kroenke’s visit to the team’s training ground. This visit comes at a crucial time as the club is in the process of making a significant decision regarding the appointment of a new sporting director.
Josh Kroenke’s presence at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground has sparked discussions and speculations about the future direction of the club. The visit coincides with Arsenal’s preparations for their upcoming Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven, a match that holds immense importance for the team’s aspirations this season.
Arteta expressed his delight at having Kroenke around, emphasizing the positive impact of his involvement. “He’s around a lot of times for big moments as well. He really wants to be with the team, and it’s great to have him,” Arteta said. The manager highlighted that Kroenke’s visit is not just a formality but a demonstration of his commitment to the club’s success.
The timing of Kroenke’s visit is particularly significant as Arsenal is on the verge of appointing a new sporting director. The club has been actively searching for a replacement since the departure of Edu Gaspar, who left the role to oversee the network of clubs owned by Evangelos Marinakis. Among the leading candidates for the position is Andrea Berta, the former sporting director of Atletico Madrid. Reports suggest that a deal with Berta is “very close” to being finalized.
Arteta acknowledged the importance of this decision and the impact it will have on the club’s future. He expressed confidence in the club’s ability to make the right choice and emphasized the need for a strong partnership between the manager and the new sporting director. “The decision I think will be done relatively quickly, whether it’s Jason or somebody else I don’t know but I think that decision will be done quite early,” Arteta stated
As Arsenal prepares for their crucial Champions League fixture, the presence of Josh Kroenke and the impending appointment of a new sporting director add an extra layer of intrigue to the club’s journey. The Gunners are determined to make the most of this opportunity and continue their pursuit of success on both domestic and international fronts.
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