New President wants to ‘defend Juventus without arrogance’

New Juventus President Gianluca Ferrero thanks his predecessor Andrea Agnelli and wants to defend the club ‘with determination and no arrogance.’

Ferrero replaced Agnelli as Juventus President. A new board of directors meeting took place in Turin today.

Ferrero took the stage after Agnelli and Pavel Nedved who had resigned on November 28, 2022 along with the entire previous board of directors.

“I’ve taken office today as Juventus’ President with pride and emotion,” said Ferrero.

“I want to thank all my predecessors, with some of whom I’ve shared part of my life. In particular, I want to thank Andrea Agnelli, who gifted me a Juventus shirt at the end of today’s meeting. I hope to be up to the task, honouring it as it deserves.

“My first thought is for the fans, who have always been the strength of the team. I’ve recently spoken to some of them and heard their doubts and fears about the club’s future. I want to be clear when I accepted this role, I did it with the aim of giving my best for Juventus.

“Along with the board members, I will work to build a future in line with the glorious past. This is the strongest club in Italian football. I am talking about everyone working on and off the pitch at the club.”

Juventus are under investigation for false accounting and false communication to the market, among other things and could face criminal and sporting trials.

“As you know, we will face great challenges in the coming months,” continued Ferrero.

“We believe we have the experience, determination and competence to defend Juventus. We’ll do it with determination, calmness and no sign of arrogance.

“We’ve always respected those who will judge us and demand the same respect to discuss the reasons for our actions. Thank you.”