The third of the Italians on whom Pesaro wanted to build a cycle is leaving: after Tambone in Sassari and Totè in Naples, it is now a given that Mazzola will land in Treviso. Valerio, who was in the run-off between Nutribullet and Vanoli Cremona, will eventually go to the court of Frank Vitucci, thus returning to Veneto where he had already experienced years of glory with Reyer. The amount asked of Vuelle to stay was truly unacceptable for the red and white coffers, who knows if Treviso satisfied him. Only Visconti is missing from the roll call, who showed his affection in leaving the city: playing with the children at the Youth Basket, having dinner at the mascot’s house to give him his shirt and finally baking the croissants at dawn in the pastry shop where he made breakfast every morning for two years, the Zest of Baia Flaminia. As in his style, everything was documented on a video posted online with almost 10,000 views. Where Ricky will go is not yet known, but his agent has declared him not negotiable for the A2.
Then there is the Cinciarini issue, who is currently speaking with the club after having had a conversation with Sacripanti. The feeling is that the playmaker from Pesaro, despite having suffered a lot from relegation, is not sure he wants to take on the burden of trying to bring his city back to life, a bit like Ruzzier did in Trieste: returning home after eight seasons he had to swallow the bitter pill gained due to a separate ranking, to then lead the rise of the Julian team. And it wasn’t a given that he would succeed, in fact Trieste was not the favorite in the final against Cantù. However, there is very little left to reveal the cards, the option to exit the 1+1 contract signed with Carpegna Prosciutto expires on the 19th. Speaking of sponsors, over the weekend the Beretta family should communicate to Vuelle their decision regarding sponsorship, not really a detail for those who are making the market and have to formalize offers.
In the meantime Udine got their hands on Giovanni Pini, the center who was disputed by several clubs including Pesaro. Sacripanti, precisely in order not to run the risk of losing the goat and cabbage, preferred to sign De Laurentiis as a replacement for the big men, a more versatile player who will be able to dance between the role of 4 and that of 5. To fill out the bench, Vuelle could evaluate Giancarlo Ferrero: the former captain of Varese, born in 1988, is among those who risk his job after promotion with Trieste. Club which, having American ownership and therefore knowing that market well above all, should opt for the 6+6. In addition to the fact that Woldetensae could move to Trieste, therefore occupying the spot of someone else with an Italian passport.
It is not clear, however, what the other newly promoted player, Trapani, has in mind. The rumors circulating speak of the president’s desire to set up a roster of 14 players, keeping practically all of them: an anomalous choice because not having the cups would end up having an army of dissatisfied people, with two rotating players in the stands, to play once the week. Unless you cover them with gold, which patron Antonini seems capable of doing. It is no longer even certain that Andrea Diana will remain on the bench, there are rumors that the Sharks want to place a big player on the bench.
Interlocutory day, in short, yesterday. The feeling is that we will need to arm ourselves with a lot of patience and let the two freshmen choose who to release among the Italians and then be ready – even economically – for the brawl that will break out. Pesaro remains a place with a special attraction even downstairs, it has hired a coach esteemed in the environment, but at the end of the day the amount on the contract always has its weight.
Elisabetta Ferri
