Arsenal fans were really happy after Andrea Berta signed as Arsenal’s sporting director. Simultaneously, they were thinking how would he take the club ahead. He did a really good job at Atletico Madrid. That was a significant positive highlight of his career in Spain. But he had to face some challenges at the London club. The club looked at him as the man who will not only lead Arsenal to a higher level of top-tier performances but to win the league as well.
Leandro Trossard Move: Arsenal and Andrea Berta
One of the most less noisy moves which is now considered a genius decision is that of Leandro Trossard, a Belgian attacker recruited by Arsenal late last year. The Gunners secured his services in the middle of the 2023 winter transfer window for a fee that ranged around £27 million (including add-ons). While some disapprovers of the transaction asserted that the price was still overvalued, Berta and Arteta claimed that Trossard was the player to bring the team the most needed qualities: versatility, experience, and an attacking threat.
How’s the Current Scenario
The situation can be explained by the fact that the bet was brilliant if we look at the results from the 2024-25 season through the first half of the 2025-26 campaign. There is no doubt in Trossard as he has been instrumental in quite a few occasions and often he has been the scorer of critical goals and the main contributor to important victories.
A very good example is the match Arsenal vs. Fulham (October 25), in which Trossard scored the winning goal that gave the Gunners the victory and Mikel Arteta, among others, applauding it saying, “His scoring instincts are second to none.”. Besides that, his work is not simply as a winger that runs the line, now he can also move inward, work with the midfield unit, and score.
What this means for Berta and Arteta
On the one hand, Arsenal can boast of having a very good wing attacking option at a great price that is less than many of the headline signings but still making a significant contribution. One newspaper even went as far as calling his acquisition “under 25m… another instance where rationality prevails over frenzy.” In short: the move looks like good value.
Inside Arteta’s head, Trossard playing well means the team has got a lot more depth. They can be pluralistically effective in attack. Arteta is always scouting for players whose characteristics blend perfectly with his tactical approaches. They should be fast, versatile, smart players. Trossard fits perfectly with the majority of those characteristics. When a player like that hits the mark, the manager’s job becomes easier and the team gets stronger.
The Move as a Whole
For Arsenal, this type of triumph has a deeper implication besides the immediate positive one. Such wise recruitment can yield great returns, and that success does not have to result solely from the very big £50 + m deals. The Prim Mateo training staff led by Berta at the helm of the sporting side looks more stable and Arteta managing on the pitch.
However, there are still obstacles. The Gunners must strive for consistency, be careful about injuries, and challenge strong rivals. The transfer, therefore, would be seen as a turning point. It is a moment in which all the elements are perfectly aligned — the player, position, manager. So everything falls into place.
Author’s Insight
Andrea Berta’s risk on Leandro Trossard has been instrumental in Arsenal’s progression. Mikel Arteta is seeing the fruits of his labor. The supporters of Arsenal can rest assured that even the “smaller” big signings are delivering their impact.
