Sporting director Andrea Berta leaves Atlético after 11 years; linked to Manchester United

A new era begins at Atlético Madrid as the club faces a major change in its sporting leadership.

Details: According to Fabrizio Romano, Andrea Berta, the legendary sporting director of Atlético Madrid, is leaving the club.

The Italian executive served as Atlético's sporting director since 2017, following four years as the club’s technical director.

It is known that Berta’s next career destination will be in England, with Manchester United emerging as a likely option. United has been without a sporting director since the departure of Dan Ashworth.

Reminder: Recently, Diego Simeone was named La Liga’s Coach of the Month for December.