COSENZA The future of Gennaro Tutino and that of Mr. William Viali. That this morning he terminated his contract and is free to find a new team. The “new” Cosenza takes shape with the arrival of the new General Manager, Beppe Ursinoand of the new DS Gennaro Delvecchio. This morning, the presentation press conference in the “Bergamini” room of the “San Vito Gigi Marulla” stadium was the right opportunity to find out about the management’s future plans.
Guarascio speaks
The president of Cosenza, Eugenio Guarascio, opens the press conference to present the new management figures of the Sila club. «The season just ended was positive, but we had some critical issues and as usual we started new paths. We are in the presence of DG Ursino, I have been “in love” with him for about three years. This year he said yes and for us it is very important. The same goes for Gennaro Delvecchio, a young man who has desire and has important experience. I feel satisfied and I hope there will be an improvement in the path started in recent years.” The patron then drops the bomb: «We have redeemed Gennaro Tutino». And the press room applauds. “The company is ready to take this step.” Before saying goodbye to Guarascio he greets DS Gemmi “for the two years we lived together”. No mention, however, for Viali.
The word to General Manager Beppe Ursino
The sports director introduces himself. «Everyone knows my story, the past is the past now let’s think about Cosenza. I am honored to be here and I thank the president who has been chasing me for three years. He also came to visit me at home, I was tired and wanted to rest. This year the usual pressure started and I decided to come with enthusiasm. I thank the fans because they have always welcomed me, we will do our best to ensure that this team obtains important results. I demand fairness and sincerity and I always am with the press.” No promise. “It’s a balanced and difficult championship, there aren’t any great owners and that’s why I say safety first, then possibly the playoffs and then I don’t know.” And on the technical. «The coach is no longer Viali, he wanted a two-year contract and the president offered them but the coach said he wasn’t motivated. We all three agreed, but he didn’t». And then “We are not unprepared for the new coach, we are evaluating the right profile. In football you don’t have to rush». Ursino denies having met Vivarini and in any case “it is impossible for him, we must not waste time”. On technicians, says Ursino, «I’m crazy, you can expect anything. Former coaches and half-players will not come here». And regarding DS Delvecchio, «we made an important choice, a rampant director». The General Manager admits he has a dream. «I wanted to go to Serie A and I did it, I wanted to be a director and I did it, I came to Cosenza and I have a dream but I will never say it». The memory is a good omen. «When Crotone went to Serie A we made a sprint, the coach is really important. Look what Atalanta does. Trust us.” A question about the budget available for the market is inevitable, «it is of little interest, the president, taking me and Gennaro Delvecchio, has something important in mind. In Europe we must make ourselves known.” The gloss is on the contract signed with Cosenza, only one year for the former Crotone DS. «I’m not a kid, it’s my choice. I’m not here for the money but to achieve an important result».
The intervention of Sports Director Gennaro Delvecchio
«There were more famous directors out there and I thank the president for choosing me, I am very proud. I left Verona with an existing contract. I am consistent and will always be sincere. I will give my all because I know it is a very important opportunity, Cosenza is one of the most important places in Serie B”, says the rossoblù sporting director. Who then focuses on the technical project. «First we start with the coach, then with the players. Tutino’s redemption represents an enormous sacrifice». Attention shifts to the identikit of the new coach. «I think it’s important to choose a professional who comes here with desire. You need to have passion and an important “race”. Cosenza makes you feel alive, there are young and interesting coaches like Bocchetti and those with more experience like Zenga who are equally interesting». Cosenza’s current squad is not strong. «There are excellent players, we have a good base. I won’t be afraid to go and see many strong young players in foreign leagues who can become our property, also useful for making capital gains». On the objectives. «You have to work hard and with your head down. The priority is the youth sector, but that is normal taking a young person abroad costs much less than those we can buy in Italy. The youth sector is important, but it cannot be built in a day.”
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