President Andrea Agnelli encourages Serie A reform, including the idea of having a 'second team' for Juventus and the other clubs.
Today's shareholders' meeting was the opportunity for Agnelli to praise Pavel Nedved, who was recently appointed Vice President, but also to discuss some of the recurring problems within Serie A.
President Andrea Agnelli encourages Serie A reform, including the idea of having a 'second team' for Juventus and the other clubs.
Today's shareholders' meeting was the opportunity for Agnelli to praise Pavel Nedved, who was recently appointed Vice President, but also to discuss some of the recurring problems within Serie A.
“The League [Lega Federcalcio] set up a commission to draw out the reforms, and [director general Beppe] Marotta will take part representing our side,” he said.
“There's still a year to work with and many of the things I suggested can already be done.
“Stadiums are obsolete and financial resources must be invested on them.
“In one year we can conclude the reform of the championships. There's space for the 'second teams' of the clubs, but it requires political will.
“If somebody wants to have a second team, it's right that there should be another instrument for that, such as the 'B-team'.
“If we could loan out our players to the second team we'd have better chances.
“I hope that the current directors can carry out the reforms, not in the interest of Juventus but of all Italian football.
“A political career for me? No, I'm not interested. I'm happy where I am.
“We've been denouncing the problems of football for four years, but having seen [FIGC President Carlo] Tavecchio, I see there's a will behind it.
“Now we must understand if all parts agree on the reforms.”
Finally, Agnelli discussed UEFA President Michel Platini, who was under investigation by FIFA for an alleged involvement in the recent corruption scandal.
“I hope there's a quick judgment, one that looks into the real merit of the matters for which Michel was pre-emptively suspended from the ethical commission.
“From this point of view I can't help but agree with [UEFA third Vice] President [Giancarlo] Abete.
“It's hard to imagine that someone might accept money as an 'irregular' payment, and then declare it in his tax return.”