Arsenal are believed to be near a major administrative move that will heavily change Mikel Arteta’s home and away strategies. Transfer News Now reported the club intends to appoint Roberto Olabe as the sporting director. It will solidify their backroom staff.
Roberto is known for his sharp eye for talent and impressive track record in player development. It has played a key role in Sociedad’s recent resurgence. Arsenal are already performing well in the top-four race. Bringing in a proven operator like Olabe will strengthen the club’s ambitions to get back to their best form.
Arsenal and Olabe
The interest shown by Arsenal for Roberto Olabe has set many ablaze. Pundits say the move is one by the Gunners to get such a sports director to Arsenal management. Sharp in scouting and strategic planning, Olabe has helped Real Sociedad shoot into the big stages of La Liga.
During his tenure, Olabe has overseen the recruitment of players such as Alexander Isak and Martin รdegaard. Both of them developed into elite performers under Sociedad’s guidance. His expertise extends beyond the first team. Arsenal have embraced this philosophy under Arteta.
For Arsenal, this is a signal that they want to be not only strong at home but also become a serious player in European football. The partnership between Olabe and Edu Gaspar, Arsenal’s current technical director, may turn out to be a potent one, one that can discover undervalued talent and enhance the depth of the squad.
But also, with Olabe arriving, Mikel Arteta will be better able to calibrate his Arsenal, as he has a flair for mixing and matching analytics and a deep knowledge of traditional football. Given the January window is near, this signing could be a great omen in terms of helping Arsenal complete targets set for long-term success.
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