Claudio Fenucci, the CEO of Bologna, received an award at Coverciano and talked about the club’s journey and Thiago Motta’s future. Fenucci expressed his desire to keep Motta with the team and hopes to retain young talent like Zirkzee. He emphasized Bologna’s goal to maintain high levels and secure a spot in the Champions League in the future.
Italiano, recognized as a coach, dedicated the award to Joe Barone and his family, aiming to use it as motivation for the upcoming Conference League final. He acknowledged the challenge of facing Olympiacos in the final, stressing the need for thorough preparation after their match against Cagliari. Italiano’s focus is solely on the final, pushing for success in the upcoming game.
Mattia Zaccagni from Lazio was also honored at Coverciano and shared his excitement about the experience. He expressed his hope to return to Coverciano soon, possibly with the national team. Zaccagni highlighted the positive changes under Tudor’s management at Lazio, acknowledging the team’s achievement in securing a spot in the Europa League despite a challenging season.