Juventus look to Baggio
Wednesday 31 May, 2006
The legendary Roberto Baggio may have a part to play in the new Juventus, reports in Italy are insisting.
Both the Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport newspapers splashed Baggio’s name across their front pages today, highlighting the possibility of a romantic return to Turin for the Divin Codino.
The Agnelli family, who are majority shareholders in the outfit, are looking to freshen up their hierarchy following the departure of the infamous Triade – Roberto Bettega, Luciano Moggi and Antonio Giraudo.
The latter were actually responsible for Baggio’s exit in the 1990s when they wouldn’t meet his wage demands for a new contract.
However, Baggio could now be on the verge of a sensational return with the Old Lady prepared to offer him the Vice-President role.
John Elkann, the nephew of Gianni Agnelli – the man responsible for Baggio’s arrival as a player, wants the legendary Italian to help restore the club’s credibility in the game after the explosion of the 'Calciopoli’ scandal.
Baggio, according to the reports, was initially contacted before his May 20 departure for his annual hunting holiday in Argentina.
It’s understood that the one time No 10 has given his disposal to working with the Stadio Delle Alpi outfit.
The club are now awaiting his return from South America before holding more substantial talks with the former fan favourite.
Baggio has been flooded with offers from the football world since he quit the game just over two years ago.
It was believed that Inter chief Massimo Moratti was preparing to offer him a role with the Nerazzurri.
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). One of the main things behind this sort of agreement would be to restore credibility to the Juventus name by including such great italian sport figures known only for their athletecism, professionalism and love for the sport, to the Juve managerial team.
