Happiness at Messina for the success that allows them to abandon last place, partly clouded by the resignation of sporting director Giovanni Martello. We are waiting to know the reasons for the decision, whether linked to different visions of the market which has not yet opened in the Peloritana house or to some other reason, corporate or personal. “From today I’m stopping, I’m taking a step back, it’s right that the club makes its own choices. On Tuesday they’ll have the deed, I don’t want to go to heaven, I no longer feel trust in my person, without controversy and hatred. I have to take a step back. I’ve been a sporting director for 18 years without any particular “tour”, I don’t bring sponsors, I have no recommendations, I’ve earned everything with sacrifice and honesty. I feel like taking a step back. I’m privileged to have been in Messina, but I have to be able leaving the club free to decide how it intends to continue this journey, I will clarify with the presidents, if they like it, it’s a thought that has been brewing for weeks.”
Coach Pippo Romano also spoke after the match, commenting on the resignation of the sporting director, with whom he has worked together for seven years now: “I’m sorry but I understand his reasons because we’ve been trying to make agreements with players for a while and they’re always postponed. The resignation hurts me because we started together, we put our faces to it and overcame many difficulties. I’m sorry because he’s a serious and capable person. My position? I’ll make my reflections and assessments this week. In the heat of the moment – concluded the coach Giallorossi – I prefer not to make hasty statements.” The feeling is that Romano could also be close to saying goodbye, if Martello’s departure were to be confirmed.