by Andrea Lorentini
AREZZO
The Arezzo market changes for the attack. No longer just one strong center forward to pair with Gucci, but another young number 9 or a more flexible element who knows how to play both as a first and second striker. A change in strategy that follows the decision not to confirm Cristiano Sebastiani for next season as was initially announced. A choice that sporting director Cutolo explained like this. “The experience of these months in professional football has been an important growth opportunity for Cristiano which he has now decided to make the most of by playing elsewhere, and he is evaluating various possibilities. I therefore wish him to be able to continue along his path.” At the base not only technical reasons, but probably questions of opportunity. It is useless to deny that the presence in the squad of Sebastiani, son-in-law of president Manzo, has recently aroused controversy and discontent on the part of a large part of the fans who did not appreciate the presence of the class of ’99, labeled as “recommended”. Picked up from Trastevere last winter, he made 5 appearances (part of the match) and a goal against Ancona.
Sebastiani’s farewell frees up, as mentioned, a slot up front. It will be up to Cutolo to make the appropriate assessments to complete the department. Given that a double-digit centre-forward will arrive, at least on paper, for the position that has become available there are essentially two options: choose an attacker with different characteristics who can play in support of the first striker if necessary or focus on a young man with perspective to grow. The name of Alessandro Polidori could come back into fashion as he leaves Virtus Francavilla where despite the relegation of the Apulians he scored 7 goals. The young man, however, should not be Zhupa who will be given technical training and then filmed in Serie D where he has many admirers to gain further experience. Meanwhile, the farewell to Luca Castiglia is also official, one of the main protagonists of the promotion to Serie C in 2023 where he was the driving force with 8 goals. A two-year period in which the midfielder, from the Juventus school, was appreciated not only for his contribution on the pitch, but also for his style outside the green rectangle. News that had been in the air for days after the failure to reach an agreement for him to join Troise’s staff. “We made Luca a proposal for a two-year agreement in the role of technical collaborator because we strongly wanted to make use of his professionalism – explained Cutolo – Castiglia however, while thanking us, decided to make a different choice which we obviously respect”.
