A party, the one experienced last night at Bologna, which will not be forgotten too easily. A parade concluded in the jubilation of Piazza Maggiore, images that, for the protagonists, will remain indelible. But today is another day, and above all, it is probably the decisive day: with still a celebrating city, Thiago Motta And Joey Saputo they will meet today to decide their future and that of Bologna, whether still together or separated. Everything, or almost everything, leads to the second option: the time of truth is about to arrive.
Thiago Motta, the least “protagonist” protagonist
In the end, the love that Bologna reserved for its favorites yesterday evening was overwhelming: for everyone, no one excluded. Also for Thiago Motta. Mister Rossoblù, at the center of a thousand voices and a thousand comments, wanted to leave total space for his boys, almost remaining and watching: who knows what he thought, seeing all this. The Italian-Brazilian coach will not speak in the press conference before the match on Friday: the choice was his, he already knew what the topic would be, certainly not the match. And perhaps this is right: there is still Bologna, and a third place within reach, nothing is finished. The focus must remain on the pitch for a few more days: he carries out his mantras until the last second, and he deserves credit for this. From Saturday, or Friday evening, perhaps we will know more.
The road seems clear
It is inevitable not to talk about what is on everyone’s lips: the probable transition to Juventus. The greatest pain for many, especially after this year. The bad mood is wasted, it’s not even worth saying. For many it is a betrayal, for others it should only be thanked and we need to look forward. It’s not just Juve: foreign teams are also interested in the Italian-Brazilian, but the Bianconeri have moved early. It will never be a choice that will unite the world, that’s for sure. The meeting that Thiago Motta will have today with Joey Saputo does not seem to leave too much room for other solutions: even a Casteldebole they seem to have understood the situation, and that the chances are slim. In any case, the decision will be communicated together: Thiago Motta gave a lot to Bologna, and Bologna gave a lot to Thiago Motta.
From Genoa onwards, it will still be a new Bologna
There is still the Genoa, precisely. There is still one game left for Bologna and Thiago Motta. And then, what will be, will be. If they part ways, they will thank each other with a hint of melancholy, because after yesterday’s party it is impossible not to: chemistry like this is difficult to break. If, however, in the end, with a twist of theatre, the ending is different, no one would say anything against it. In any case, from after Genoa it will be a new era for Bologna. We carry what we have done with us, because these emotions are part of those who experienced them. But after Genoa we will already have to look ahead to what lies ahead: a year as a true football great, with three competitions, with the Champions League, with a love that will never stop and that will fearlessly await all of this. With or without Thiago Motta, Bologna will move forward, and it will be a great Bologna.
Source – Alessandro Mossini, Corriere di Bologna / Marcello Giordano, Il Resto del Carlino
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