Juventus owner John Elkann and coach Massimiliano Allegri were all smiles at the ‘Together, a Black & White Show’ event, reflecting on the history of the club and their desire to return to winning ways.
The Bianconeri hosted a large event at the PalaAlpitour in Turin on Tuesday night, celebrating 100 years of ownership under the Agnelli family. Various club legends like Zinedine Zidane and Alessandro Del Piero took part in a seven-a-side match and spoke about their histories at the club.
Juventus are in the early stages of their post Andrea Agnelli era and currently sit third in the Serie A table after eight games, picking up 17 points from five wins and two draws. They have an advantage in the title race as they’re not taking part in European competition, but Allegri has reiterated the goal is still a top four finish for now.
Speaking at the ‘Together, a Black & White Show’ via TMW, Elkann discussed his pride and happiness with Juventus over their history.
“I felt great gratitude for everyone who is here this evening, from the fans to the players. I am very happy, 100 years is a long time. What we have experienced has been beautiful and exciting. We still have many things to do together. In the meantime, I say thank you to everyone.”
Allegri also underlined his joy at the event when speaking to Sky Sports Italia via TMW.
“This is a wonderful and exciting evening. In the afternoon I met those who made the history of Juventus, such as Marcello Lippi. A wonderful day.”
He was asked what he said to Lippi when they met.
“I have a long-standing relationship with Marcello, for me he has always been a point of reference, like Trapattoni, two winners. These are always beautiful and exciting days.
“I saw my former players again, who helped me win. Then I think to Gianluca Pessotto, with whom I work every day and who made 300 matches for Juventus.”
The coach touched on which former player present at the event that he’d have liked to worked with.
“I was talking to Platini, he was my point of reference. Then there’s Zidane. I’m so happy to have been able to train those champions who gave me more joy than pain.”
He spoke about how it feels to be a part of Juventus’ history.
“I’m happy to be part of the Juventus family. I didn’t know until yesterday how many derbies I had won. I have a great desire to give, and I want to try to win, which isn’t easy.”
Finally, Allegri discussed the responsibilities you take on at Juventus.
“When you work at Juventus, and that’s the beauty of it, you have to live under pressure, with great responsibility, to win. In these clubs the pressure stimulates you to do well.”