Juventus have become the first club in Italy to have a B team admitted into Serie C.
It comes after Serie D sides Prato and Como had their applications rejected by the FIGC, letting Juve’s reserve side make history as one of the three sides taking the places of Bari, Cesena and Avellino.
“Neither Prato nor Como have been admitted to Serie C season 2018-2019,” read the federation’s statement.
Juventus have become the first club in Italy to have a B team admitted into Serie C.
It comes after Serie D sides Prato and Como had their applications rejected by the FIGC, letting Juve’s reserve side make history as one of the three sides taking the places of Bari, Cesena and Avellino.
“Neither Prato nor Como have been admitted to Serie C season 2018-2019,” read the federation’s statement.
“The FIGC’s extraordinary commissioner Roberto Fabbricini examined the application submitted by the two clubs and given, in the light of the checks carried out, the aforementioned clubs did not meet all the prescribed requirements, he rejected both requests.
“Cavese, Imolese and Juventus’ B team have been admitted instead.”
Mauro Zironelli, who was due to take over Bari before their bankruptcy after Mestre were exiled from the third tier, will lead the team on their maiden voyage in League football.