John Elkann: «So much enthusiasm for Juventus»
On the day of the traditional exhibition match at Villar Perosa, John Elkann spoke to the journalists of Ciro Ferrara’s new Juve, a team which everybody is defining as strong: «The team must show it on the field, thanks to the new Brazilian signings and the players who remained, like Trezguet, who I hope will score many goals. They must learn to do well together». He was asked particularly about Diego: «Throughout the years he showed he is a great player. We must know how to give value to his technical abilities». It is a Juventus which is aiming to win, just like its DNA requires. Elkann said: «It is important to give the best on the field, because it is clear that Juve must win but we also hope it will be also very enjoyable». It is a team which compete with anyone as shown in the summer friendly matches: «and also as it showed last year» the Engineer pointed out. Asked whether he thinks that Juve have reduced the gap from Inter, he answered: «Ask Lazio». There is always a lot of interest with regards to the transfer market, seeing that it is still open: «Ours is closed – stated Elkann –. In Italy we are amongst the clubs that invested most money. Now it is therefore necessary to give value to the new signings». Asked whether there will be any surprises amongst the bianconeri, Elkann answered: «Marchisio being called up for Italy is a great sign and it is also an important fact that there are many bianconeri amongst the azzurri». There is a great atmosphere in Villar Perosa with the supporters who travelled to the location of the traditional match in festive mode. «It is true – confirmed Elkann-, there are a lot of people here, but there were also a lot in Pinzol. There is a lot of enthusiasm for this Juve». After having commented Schumacher’s withdrawl («It is a great disappointment for all the Ferrari fans but after the fall from the motorbike he cannot make it. Badoer, will bring good results»), Elkann spoke of Ferrara and the current financial situation: «It is important for him to have breathing space. We must accompany him while he develops his professionalism and the qualities of the team. The finances? We always said that is important to be able to guarantee a future for Juventus and I think there is no better way then by being self-sufficient».
*juventus.com
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