He convinced everyone, and finally made up his mind. Vincenzo Italiano has chosen his path, amidst persistent rumors and bright spotlights. A choice that will be discussed but may open a new chapter, perhaps even more surprising
Italiano, il dado è tratto: scelta la panchina dell’anno prossimo (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
He is certainly the man of the moment. Vincenzo Italiano has won a trophy in Bologna after 51 years, and he can only be the hero of these final weeks of the championship. Not least because, net of the title, his season was truly one to frame.
Let’s not just talk about the end result. Let’s talk about how he got there. Italiano managed to improve-if possible-what Thiago Motta had done last year. Not so much for the position in the standings, which may not be the same, but for the leap made in the growth of the group and the quality of the soccer proposal. A recognizable, brilliant, and in some ways even more effective game.
And to think that at first it was not at all a foregone conclusion. Because two pillars had left in the summer: Calafiori and Zirkzee. Not exactly a walk in the park, losing two like that and having to start from scratch. Instead, Italiano did not weep over himself. He rebuilt. He rewrote. He relaunched. And Bologna became even more of a team. Stronger, more convinced, more beautiful to watch. One of the few that gave the idea, for long stretches, that it could play with anyone.
Full-throated applause. Because this time Vincenzo Italiano got what he has long deserved. Not only esteem: now also real attention. Now the biggies are thinking about it. And some more than others.
Italiano ha deciso: niente Milan o Napoli, resta al Bologna
Out of all of them, there is Milan to be very interested in his performance. That Coppa Italia lost right against his Bologna still stings, not least because it would have come in handy to hold on to at least one Europe. And there is also Napoli, which is covering its back in case Conte decides to drop out. Plus a few scattered names, between Italy and abroad, watching from afar but not too much.
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Yes, because in the end, the feeling is that the die is cast. Bologna wants to hold on to Italiano. And it is our understanding that Italiano has decided to stay. According to rumors gathered by our editorial staff, the parties will meet soon to sign the renewal. A new contract, probably with in it also a financial recognition that takes into account the work done.
It will start from there, from an idea that has worked and can work even better. Because the widespread feeling is that this incredible season is not an isolated case. Indeed, that it is just the first act of something that can become great. Perhaps like what happened to Atalanta under Gasperini. A reality that explodes and consolidates. That stops being a fairy tale and starts being a habit.
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