Two promotions to Serie A, winning market insights and numerous talents launched into great football. Simone Giacchetta’s five-year tenure at Cremonese speaks for itself. A path that has consecrated him among the best Italian sports directors, further strengthening the bond with the amaranth square, where he is still esteemed and appreciated today for what he did both on the pitch and behind the desk. “Jack”, as he was pleasantly called by the fans, is saddened by what is happening to the club: «I read about this negotiation with an Italian-American fund. I hope we can get to checkers. The current ownership should realize that there is no more room to stay. Ballarino could step aside, allowing buyers to take over the company.”
If, instead, he stayed with, would it happen?
“I would not know. Reggio is an important place that cannot be satisfied with remaining in D. I don’t think the results have smiled on them, while the numbers are there for all to see. It was an easy group and we had to get to the top. Reggina, I have maintained for some time, is serious. I understand the public’s state of mind, bitter and disappointed by the wasted opportunities.”
Rizzetta gave the Catania professor an ultimatum. What are your thoughts?
«I have already expressed it above. I don’t know the potential buyer, but it’s clear that the Curva Sud wants a new name. We need someone with clear ideas and a 360-degree vision.”
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