Andrea Berta’s recruitment overhaul aims to end Arsenal’s three-year PL-draught

October 31, 2025 Oliver Obel

Since Andrea Bertas arrival from Atlético Madrid earlier this year, Berta has reshaped how Arsenal approach recruitment. Working closely with Mikel Arteta, he’s helped assemble a squad with balance, flexibility, and resilience — qualities the club have lacked in past title runs.

According to Arseblog, Berta’s remit was clear from the start: to “sort out” areas of inefficiency and create a system where “the work speaks for itself.” The results are already beginning to show.

Smarter spending, sharper results

Berta’s start was initially slow, drawing early criticism from fans for perceived hesitation in the summer market. Yet once the deals began to roll in, the impact was immediate. Arsenal spent around £250 million on eight new signings, but unlike previous windows, every move seemed deliberate.

Among those arrivals, Eberechi Eze has injected creativity and flair, slotting seamlessly into Martin Ødegaard’s role when the captain missed the Crystal Palace clash. His performance in the 1–0 win underscored Arsenal’s newfound depth — proof that the Gunners can now adapt without losing rhythm.

Mosquera: The underrated masterstroke

Perhaps the most telling example of Berta’s efficiency is Cristhian Mosquera, signed for about €15 million. While others chased headline transfers, Arsenal quietly secured a player who already looks like one of the bargains of the season.

In his first two appearances, Mosquera stepped in for William Saliba and performed with a calmness rare in players his age. His positional awareness and confidence on the ball have earned widespread praise.

As Arteta told Metro Sport:

“I think he’s very good. Credit to the scouting department and Andrea that they presented an opportunity to have him. He’s someone with extreme focus, very determined and clear he wanted to come here… what he’s doing there so early is very impressive.”

That endorsement speaks volumes about both player and process. Instead of panic-buying or overpaying, Arsenal identified talent with the right mentality — a reflection of Berta’s targeted recruitment strategy.

Depth and discipline

The contrast with previous seasons couldn’t be sharper. When Saliba suffered a back injury in 2023, Arsenal’s title challenge fell apart. This year, the cover is there — and it’s performing.

Even as injuries sidelined Ødegaard, Kai Havertz, and Noni Madueke, Arsenal have remained consistent. According to GiveMeSport, they’ve conceded only three goals in nine Premier League matches, the best defensive record in Europe’s top leagues.

The cohesion between Arteta’s tactical structure and Berta’s recruitment vision has created something Arsenal fans have long craved: reliability.

A quiet revolution

Berta’s methods — more measured than flashy — have earned quiet respect inside and outside the club. As Arseblog observed, “he seems much more comfortable in the background, just doing his work and letting that do the talking.”

That understated approach may prove decisive. Arsenal are no longer just building for a season; they’re constructing a foundation.

The Gunners’ last Premier League title came in 2004, under the “Invincibles.” Two decades later, they finally look equipped to mount a sustained challenge — thanks, in large part, to the methodical hand of Andrea Berta.

Sources: Arseblog, Metro Sport, GiveMeSport, Premier League statistics.