Key Takeaways:
- Atlético Madrid have appointed Mateu Alemany as their new football director
- Alemany replaces Andrea Berta, who departed for Arsenal after leaving Atlético at the start of the year
- The 62-year-old brings wide-ranging top-level experience from Mallorca, Valencia, and Barcelona
Club Management Restructuring
Atlético Madrid have confirmed the arrival of Mateu Alemany as the club’s new football director, strengthening the leadership group headed by chief executive Carlos Bucero. Alemany is set to oversee responsibilities for the men’s first team, the B team, and the entire club academy.
Leadership Transition and Executive Experience
This announcement concludes Atlético’s search for a successor to Andrea Berta, who vacated the football director position at the beginning of the year and subsequently took up a role at Arsenal. Alemany, aged 62, commands significant respect within Spanish football circles due to an extensive background in executive management.
Mateu Alemany, nuevo director de Fútbol Profesional Masculino. Carlos Bucero le incorpora al área deportiva como máximo responsable del primer equipo y del Atlético Madrileño.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) October 7, 2025
Alemany’s tenure in leadership began at Mallorca, where he held presidential duties for five seasons around the turn of the century, before returning to the same role during another spell with the club. He progressed to Valencia before joining Barcelona, acting as football director for approximately one and a half years. His time at the Catalan giant ended in September 2023, following the appointment of Deco.
Career Snapshot: Mateu Alemany
| Club | Role | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Mallorca | President | Five seasons at the turn of the century, plus subsequent spell |
| Valencia | Executive | After Mallorca |
| Barcelona | Football Director | 1.5 years, until September 2023 |
