PAVIA – Ivan Zampaglionethe new DS of Pavia, presents himself with clear ideas and the desire to do. A curriculum full of important experiences, including scouting for Serie A and B clubs, technical director and scouting manager. Now, the goal is only one: bring Pavia back to Serie D.
Welcome director Zampaglione, where does your experience in the world of football come from?
R: My career started in Lugano as an observer, and then took on the role of director and technical area with Legnano in Serie D. In the same year, I took on the role of DS in Serie C with Modena, while with Parma in B I collaborated with Fausto Pizzi. Subsequently, I spent a year as Chief Manager Foundation at Real Madrid, working with the best talents in the Italian, Swiss and Belgian leagues. After a period of stoppage due to Covid, I worked for two years as scouting manager for Triestina.
Q: How did this experience help you prepare for your new role at Pavia?
R: Certainly, my path has allowed me to grow and mature professionally in the world of scouting. Now, together with the company, the director and the DG, I will be able to use my skills for the good of Pavia.
Q: What are your goals for the future of the club?
R: We are moving with determination and we are starting to plan for the future. Our goal is to build a solid and competitive team, focusing on talented young players and reconfirming some key elements. We want Pavia to return to playing in the championship it deserves and to demonstrate that it is one of the strongest teams in the local football scene.
D: What stage is the Pavia market at?
R: We are starting to plan for the future and we are also looking into foreign leagues. The Poles are the most structured and physically strong attackers, we are testing them. Surely there will be some confirmations in the current roster, those who leave will be replaced to the best of our ability. I hope that the square is ever closer to Pavia, we have the obligation to do the best for our colors.
Q: How does Pavia stack up against the other teams in the group?
R: We are aware that there will be tough opponents, such as thein Solbiatese, Rhodense and Casteggiobut we are ready to face the challenge with grit and determination. We will take one step at a time, but Our goal is to bring Pavia back to professional football, where it deserves to be due to its history, tradition and attachment to the shirt.
Q: What role will fans have in this project?
A: For me, cheering is the twelfth man on the pitch.. The fans are the soul of football and their support is essential to achieving our goals. I hope that the whole city will rally around Pavia and give us the push we need to reach our goal.
Q: What is your relationship with coach Stefano Bellinzaghi?
R: There is a great harmony with the coach. We are working a lot together, especially on young prospects, especially those born in 2004 and 2005. We often use video calls to discuss and define strategiesThe coach is a very professional and prepared person, with whom I am sure I can build a winning team.
Q: What kind of football do you want to see played at Pavia?
R: It will be a Pavia that wants to play the game, proactive and offensive. We are aiming for a technical and spectacular game, that excites the fans and allows us to obtain important results.
Q: Finally, is there a message you would like to send to the fans?
R: The company is ambitious and I am here for this project because I strongly believe in its potential. The ideas are clear and the project is solid. I also had some offers from Serie A teams, but I chose Pavia because I found a healthy environment that was eager to grow. Together, we can achieve great things.”
