Milan fans are worried. Not all, but many yes. It is a problem of communication rather than choices, because basically no one knows the choices yet, but communication does, in the sense that it doesn’t exist. It may be that they, the Americans, are right, after all we have to go by actions rather than words and in any case we are only in June, but it is equally true that many of the very faithful Rossoneri supporters (my father, for example, old heart of 88 years) are wondering “what’s happening? Why doesn’t anyone let us know what they have in mind?”. And I said: “Dad, they’re Americans, they do that”. And he: “But I’m Italian. And Milan has always been in Milan. And Milan is in Italy.” And at that point I think that yes, Milan at this moment would need someone to send some signals.
“But the Italian players are also missing,” insists the father. And I partially agree with this. It’s not a question of “Italian players”, but of players who know the championship, certainly yes. With the “monuments” Giroud and Kjaer out of Milanello it is right that the Devil remembers that, yes, the algorithm can tell you if a full-back is capable of making 100 dribbles, but it cannot know if he knows what it means to “play for Milan” .
So the Lukaku indiscretion may make sense: the club has asked Chelsea for information about a loan (currently denied), it would certainly be a move of great impact. Just one question: why not a year ago when the player proposed himself?
Today is Conte’s day at Napoli, we have already seen the photos of the “historic dinner” in Rome. De Laurentiis and the coach will put pen to paper on the three-year agreement worth 6 million plus 2 million bonuses for three years. An enlightened choice and the reason is simple: after a disastrous season Napoli needs a shake-up and there is nothing better than the former coach to reawaken the locker room and environment. Then it is essential that everyone does their part. And let’s think again about the owner and the coach: the former will have to be able to take a step back in difficult moments compared to his own exaggerated ego. And the second, at the same time, will have to manage not to see enemies “at home” and everywhere where there are none. Impossible? It’s not for sure. Today is certainly a great day for Naples and the Neapolitans.
Since yesterday Inter has a new and unexpected president. “Unexpected” because he had told us that no, he was not willing to take on the role of the patron. And in fact they had to convince him and, in the end, they succeeded. Beppe Marotta succeeds Steven Zhang and this “election” tells us several things. The first: Oaktree moves from talk to action. He had announced “management continuity” and – with Marotta also confirmed as CEO of Sport – he demonstrates his desire to continue on the path of sustainability, traced three years ago now. And in fact Antonello, Zanetti and Ausilio also remain in their places. All called to achieve the usual – and not simple – magic: that of putting together “competitiveness” and “zero cost”. The second: if Marotta accepts such an important role it is him because he knows he is not a “passing president”. And so the fund, at least in the medium term, is destined to remain. And Marotta will also stay, perhaps even beyond the limit he had set himself (2027). The third: continuity means “consolidation of the team group”. So tomorrow will be the day of the meeting with Inzaghi to formalize the contract extension and discuss the market guidelines. Then it will be the turn of Lautaro and Barella, captain and vice-captain with a horizon of 2029. “Facts”, precisely, and not even trivial ones.
And Juventus? Giuntoli has very clear ideas, much more than we would like to believe. In the midst of a sea of rumors thrown on the table, the main objective remains one: Koopmeiners. He costs a lot of money, as we know, but the Juventus manager is studying any solution to bring him to Turin. And even under a “zero spending spree” regime, it is not at all a given that he won’t be able to make it.
And, if you’ll allow us, we’ll close with Mr. Sinner. Ok, he’s not a footballer (even though he could probably play football at a high level too), but he has achieved something so great that he deserves a few very quick words. Thanks Jannik for what you showed us. And it’s not just about forehands and backhands, but about attitude and professionalism. You are such a “high” example that you even risk creating a dangerous misunderstanding. That is, it is possible that in the rest of the world they are starting to believe that we Italians are all made in your way: tidy, elegant, very calm, correct always and in any case. Practically the impossible.
