Bologna, 13 June 2024 – Excited. Vincenzo admits it immediately Italianon the day the curtain rises for him at the Dall’Ara.
Flanked by CEO Fenucci, under the eyes of Joey Saputo, the new Bologna coach introduces himself: “I have great enthusiasmbut I’m also a little excited to have this great opportunity to embark on this journey with great professionals, in a great club where there are all the conditions to do well.” However, the conditions also presuppose the Comparison, with a capital letter: qualification in Champions and fifth place with 68 points achieved by Thiago Motta. “We will have to confirm ourselves, we will work for this. There is a high level, an important level: already trying to stimulate these players to perform in the same way is a great motivation for me.” The ambient temperature is very hot: you can still hear the echo of the Champions League parade that started in these parts, yesterday the season ticket campaign opened with a bang. In short, there is a city with very high expectations. “I know the place demands a lot after what it saw last year. For me this is very inspiring. If we find feeling, respect and trust, we can go against everything and everyone.”
The market
In the question pinball machine, the ball inevitably hits the market square. “I haven’t yet spoken specifically about the players: they are very important players, who have taken off, have achieved great maturation. But we will name them directly after this conference, I will start speaking with the directors of the future”. He will ask Calafiori to stay? “Let’s wait July to have all the players available, listen to everyone and understand everyone. Kids can also change their minds“.
Fits Fenucci: “The club’s desire is to confirm a large part of last year’s squad, including the players themselves. At the moment there is no intention of moving Riccardo, we have already communicated this to his agent.” And inevitably the name of also crops up Joshua Zirkzee. And is asked to Italian what characteristics his ideal nine should have: “First of all, if he is called a striker he must score goals – explains the new rossoblù coach -. This year you have seen a complete center forward in every way. How the striker plays, the team plays is a saying that is still very valid. Let’s see, it is early to talk about the market“.
